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Oldenburg sale topper It’s me, a son of Asgard's Ibiza, sold to a consortium of stallion owners for €154,000.
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Dressage stallion buyers secure Oldenburg colt for €154,000

August 10, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 3 Views 0 Comments

It’s Me, a flashy moving son of Asgard’s Ibiza, has topped the record-breaking 27th Elite Foal Auction at the Oldenburg Horse Centre in Vechta.

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The distinctive white markings of the Arabian stallion. Photo: Patterson Rosa et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12151958
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Novel gene variation behind white markings in two stallions, researchers find

August 9, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 8 Views 0 Comments Coloured horses

The mutation is in the KIT gene, which can exert a powerful influence on white markings in horses.

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Two zoos in the USA announce the arrival of Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals, and an endangered Grevy’s zebra foal has been born in Britain.
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Three zoos welcome rare zebra foals to their herds

August 8, 2022August 9, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 19 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

Two zoos in the USA announce the arrival of Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals, and an endangered Grevy’s zebra foal has been born in Britain.

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Carriers of the gene behind Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome tend to do well in dressage, which may have driven generational breeding decisions.
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Long-term survival of mutant gene could be explained by dressage benefits – study

July 31, 2022August 2, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 61 Views 0 Comments

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

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Findings suggest that anatomical characteristics in Lipizzans give a reliable and objective measure to define personality traits.
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Anatomical features in Lipizzaner horses linked to personality traits

July 25, 2022July 30, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 105 Views 0 Comments

Findings suggest that anatomical characteristics in Lipizzans give a reliable and objective measure to define personality traits.

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Colt foals born to Lauren and Iggy in recent weeks are a welcome boost for the endangered species. Lauren's colt was born on June 1, and weighed 88 pounds at birth.
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Florida zoo welcomes its first Grévy’s zebra foals

July 25, 2022July 30, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 76 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

Colt foals born to Lauren and Iggy in recent weeks are a welcome boost for the endangered species.

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Scheme to assist farmers with improvements to their property has been extended to horse breeders in Ireland.
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Horse breeders to benefit from Ireland’s rural infrastructure scheme

July 24, 2022July 30, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 55 Views 0 Comments

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

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The tendency to use lesser quality stallions over older broodmares is the most likely explanation for less successful offspring.
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Star potential remains in older Thoroughbred broodmares, findings suggest

July 22, 2022July 25, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 70 Views 0 Comments

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

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Case report describes a 48-minute resuscitation effort after the youngster suffered cardiopulmonary arrest. The filly was not nursing well after an uncomplicated pregnancy and birth.
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Marathon resuscitation effort saves five-day-old foal

July 18, 2022July 21, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 72 Views 0 Comments

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

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"The effects of inbreeding that we have seen are certainly not new but have only been revealed by the power of genomic data."
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Study results provide warning over the rising trend of inbreeding in Thoroughbreds

July 14, 2022July 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 92 Views 0 Comments

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

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The artificial suckling system set-up and operation.
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Innovative feeding system a step up from hand-rearing orphan foals

July 14, 2022July 19, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 88 Views 0 Comments

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

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With fewer than 200 mature adults in the wild, the arrival of a Somali Wild Ass foal in Britain is cause for celebration. The new arrival, who is yet to be named, is doing well, according to zookeepers.
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Birth of foal from critically endangered species cause for celebration

July 6, 2022July 8, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 126 Views 0 Comments Zebras & asses

With fewer than 200 mature adults in the wild, the arrival of a Somali Wild Ass foal in Britain is cause for celebration.

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A 10% increase in inbreeding, based on inbreeding coefficients, is associated with a 7% lower probability of ever racing.
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Inbreeding takes measureable toll on Thoroughbred performance, study finds

July 4, 2022July 7, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 99 Views 0 Comments

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

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Researchers used molecular-based methods to delve into endometrosis in mares.
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Researchers explore molecular mechanisms that drive fertility problems in mares

July 3, 2022July 6, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 106 Views 0 Comments

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

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Basil, who was born on May 28, with his mum. The new foal of Nogger and Speranzer born at Marwell Zoo in Britain has been named after the first male Przewalski’s horse to live at the zoo.
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Przewalski’s colt Basil arrives in zoo’s 50th anniversary year

July 2, 2022July 3, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 100 Views 0 Comments Przewalski's horse

The new foal of Nogger and Speranzer born at Marwell Zoo in Britain has been named after the first male Przewalski’s horse to live at the zoo.

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“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."
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€500K awarded to 55 horse shows for breeding initiatives in Ireland

June 26, 2022June 28, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 107 Views 0 Comments

“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.”

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In total, €2.14m was awarded to Horse Sport Ireland affiliates, with funding handed out across the industry.
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Ireland’s sport horse breeders to share in €2m govt funding

June 25, 2022June 28, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 151 Views 0 Comments

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

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Mare previously assessed as high-risk were found to have significantly more delivery problems than normal.
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Late-term hospitalization of mares with high-risk pregnancies warranted – study

June 21, 2022June 24, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 118 Views 0 Comments

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

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Genetic experts are turning their attention to the ancient Scottish Eriskay Pony, to help protect and promote the critically endangered native breed.
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Scientists undertake major DNA study of Eriskay pony genetics

June 14, 2022June 20, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 148 Views 0 Comments Rare breeds

Genetic experts are turning their attention to the ancient Scottish Eriskay Pony, to help protect and promote the critically endangered native breed.

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Fynn the Great, by Fynch Hatton, sold to New Zealand buyers for €47,000 at the 7th Oldenburger Special Edition auction.
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NZ buyer tops Oldenburg sale with $80K for colt foal

June 12, 2022June 14, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 185 Views 0 Comments

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.

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