Breeding

“The highest quality thoroughbred horses will be bred less times than market economics would otherwise dictate.”

Better out than in: Surgery for a rare case of abdominal cryptorchidism a success.

Its prevalence has yet to be examined, but it has not been considered to have a severe impact on horse breeding in Iceland.

The genetic origins behind reproductive traits are still far from clear, and this is especially so for horses.

The drug-resistant form is likely to spread internationally through horse movements, indicating the need for interventions, according to the study team.

Therapy will depend on the extent of the rupture, the ability to control the mare’s pain, and the stage of pregnancy.

“Screening for genetic diseases such as Warmblood fragile foal syndrome is not only of significant economic importance but it is also essential to avoid animal suffering.”

Researchers in the US and The Netherlands are exploring megaesophagus and aortic rupture in the Friesian breed.

The seroprevalence in aborting mares in a study in Israel was found to be 70.9%.

Researchers set out to describe the dynamics of the equine vaginal microbiota during the ovarian cycle.

Internationally renowned equine reproductive specialist Katrin Hinrichs has taken up the role of Chair of Clinical Studies at New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania.