Breeding

The study team had expected that the starch from the three different sources would cause differences in growth in the foals.

“Understanding the cause of impaired reproductive performance is essential in terms of maintaining productivity and efficient stud breeding strategies.”

Chlamydia psittaci is an emerging pathogen that must be included in routine microbiological diagnostic testing of all equine abortions, researchers say.

“Some techniques have been mastered in humans but not in horses … whereas others are more advanced in horses.”

Results indicate that the 75 maternal lineages covered in the study developed from at least eight ancestral founder mares.

Study in Poland finds big differences in blood test results among different-sized ponies.

Researchers believe that foaling alarms, fitted with more technology, could give earlier warnings of impending birth.

New Zealand sport horse breeders have produced many top-notch performers, but most who are competing overseas are not being recognised as New Zealand horses. Here’s why.

Traditionally, all racehorses in New Zealand have had their birthdays on August 1. From now on, all standardbreds will have their birthdays on January 1.

Early diagnosis of infertile mares based on adrenocorticotropic hormone concentrations may allow improved reproductive performance.

The strains in all cases were identical, suggesting the horses on all seven farms had been infected by the same unknown contagious source.

Margie’s mum, Sierra, suffered an uncommon pregnancy complication known as a uterine torsion, where her uterus was twisted 270 degrees clockwise. Only about 65% of mares and 32% of foals survive the condition past 320 days.