Breeding

Why is diarrhea life-threatening in some foals, while others recover with no issues? Research into the biomarkers that denote health could be the key.

The test not only identifies the presence Rhodococcus equi, but key elements of its resistance profile.

A long-time equine researcher looks at the evolution of reproduction technology and how old samples are helping scientists today.

Researchers look into the effect of blue light treatment on gestation length and pregnancy outcome in horses.

Findings suggest that an obese mare’s uterus could be less able to adapt to cyclic changes and provide an optimal environment for pregnancy.

The €80,000 Horse Sport Ireland Studbook Series is open to all studbooks for the first time.

Study team investigated whether housing stallions in social boxes changes their behaviour during carriage driving.

Equine reproductive specialists will work to expand services in a new partnership between Kentucky’s Hagyard Equine Medical Institute and Florida’s Palm Beach Equine Clinic.

Scientists in Canada are working to interpret the hormonal signals involved in maternal recognition of pregnancy in horses.

Changes in the way many stallions are kept is likely to bring about welfare improvements, according to researchers.

Canadian researchers are investigating whether excessively long umbilical cords or cords with more twists than usual affect the health outcomes of foals.

Findings reveal the ubiquitous nature of the two viruses among horses.

Lipid profiling will likely provide valuable insights into the pathways and mechanisms surrounding fertilisation, say researchers.

Fescue is often infected with an endophyte that can produce compounds toxic to horses and other livestock. The most common of these is ergovaline.

Study examines associations between the presence of bacterial families in horse semen with five sperm quality parameters.