Breeding

Carriers of the gene behind Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome tend to do well in dressage, which may have driven generational breeding decisions.

Scheme to assist farmers with improvements to their property has been extended to horse breeders in Ireland.

The tendency to use lesser quality stallions over older broodmares is the most likely explanation for less successful offspring.

Case report describes a 48-minute resuscitation effort after the youngster suffered cardiopulmonary arrest.

“The effects of inbreeding that we have seen are certainly not new but have only been revealed by the power of genomic data.”

An on-demand heat-exchange system for orphans has helped avoid the developmental issues that often arise with bottle-reared foals.

A 10% increase in inbreeding, based on inbreeding coefficients, is associated with a 7% lower probability of ever racing.

Researchers used molecular-based methods to delve into endometrosis in mares.

“The grants will support smaller regional and grassroots breeding and production show-related classes. It will also engender a culture of breeder recognition and support in Ireland.”

The funding covers a variety of schemes, such as mare upgrades, X-ray screening, breaking and schooling, embryo transfer, and stallion health screening.

Mare previously assessed as high-risk were found to have significantly more delivery problems than normal.

Fynn the Great, a stallion prospect son of Fynch Hatton, sold for €47,000 ($NZ77,700) at the 7th Oldenburger Special Edition Auction on Saturday.