Breeding

“To our knowledge, this is the first report of systematic study of operant conditioning in foals this young.”

Study team delves into white muscle disease in eight newborn foals.

It takes a great financial commitment to breed a horse – probably more than most buyers realise.

The best ways to minimize the complications of an induced foaling is to be sure the foal is mature and the mare ready.

Season-dependent size differences persisted until at least 12 weeks of age, the researchers found.

Australian development opens up new possibilities in horse breeding worldwide.

Their diagnostic value is still being evaluated.

There is little or no formal control over the breeding of nonregistered animals, but indiscriminate breeding of horses is not believed to be a major welfare issue in New Zealand.

Use of a carbon-based material proved excellent at protecting sperm during the freezing process.

High-quality protein promotes proper weight gain as well as skeletal and muscular growth in weanlings.

We have used and abused medicines for 50 or 60 years and we have created super bugs and viruses through our own shortsighted practices.

Researchers examine influence of broodmare feeding regimes on several aspects of foal development.

Kakadu foals a striking bay colt on the morning of January 3.

Researcher discusses the first known cases of the venereal disease in Portugal.

Three-part short video series on the types, causes and treatment of diarrhea in foals.