Breeding

New Zealand’s first foal produced by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has been born.

Figures paint a picture of an ongoing decline over the last 12 years.

“The Cleveland Bay is unique among world horse breeds and conservation is important.”

Special attention should be paid to genetic features that may be related to the breed’s renowned disease resistance and excellent adaptation to a harsh environment.

The genes show that breeders are chasing desirable behaviour, physical abilities and fertility.

Plusvital to provide expert genomics advice and services as the Jockey Club examines breeding trends in the thoroughbred industry.

New rule proposed in response to concerns around the narrowing of the diversity of the Thoroughbred gene pool in the US.

Modern foal-rearing systems need to provide appropriate opportunities for foals to spontaneously play to optimise bone development, according to researchers.

A vet was called to check the stallion when he appeared to suffer pain on ejaculation.

As equine breeding has shifted from quantity to a greater focus on quality, genetics and genomic research in reproduction has the potential to improve the accuracy of breeding selection criteria.

Study the first in Canada to explore the prevalence of Neospora caninum in equine abortions.

Scientists pinpoint what they call the “Motivator Gene”, saying it is linked to racing potential.

“The effect of this intervention on expression of developmentally important genes in resulting embryos warrants attention.”

The low levels of potential pathogens found was reassuring, the researchers said.

Inbreeding has traditionally been measured using pedigree analysis, but researchers are increasingly applying molecular-based technology to examine the question.

Researchers have begun to understand which microbial populations comprise healthy and unhealthy gut microbiomes and how they may change once the foal no longer relies on the mare for food.