Treatment breakthrough for infertile mares
Danish pair identify important cause of infertility and successfully trial treatment regime.
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Potential for breeding stallions to be kept together – study
Swiss researchers successfully integrate stallions into groups.
Read moreNew method to calculate foal weight
A simple method for estimating a foal’s weight means only one measurement is needed.
Read moreProtein’s role in determining equine sex ratios unearthed
Scientists discover role of insulin-like growth factor-1 in determining sex ratios of equine offspring.
Read moreExercise can inhibit mares’ reproduction – study
Findings could also have implications for human pregnancy.
Read moreEmbryo storage next equine breeding challenge
Canadian researcher and cryobiologist working on methods to freeze equine embryos.
Read moreFamiliar mares can help reduce weaning stress
Weaning methods can have a dramatic effect on the time required to overcome the shock.
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Normal signs of behaviour before and including foaling in mares
Everything you need to know about the signs of foaling in mares.
Read moreIs human handling positive for a new foal?
Does handling interfere with the relationship between a foal and its mother?
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Light masks on mares show potential as breeding tool
Extending periods of light with masks to encourage breeding proven effective in a study.
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Options for pregnancy testing a mare
It could be a long and, ultimately, disappointing wait to discover a mare is empty.
Read moreResearchers assess effectiveness of fixed-time AI
Conception rates comparable with those using a more traditional approach were achieved.
Read moreMusic may reduce weaning stress, research suggests
Main theme from “Forrest Gump” proves to be music to the ears of young horses.
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Genetic cause confirmed for Connemara hoof syndrome
American researchers close in on genes responsible for Hoof Wall Separation Syndrome.
Read moreProtein discovery holds promise for horse health
Protein discovery may help combat issues affecting equine reproduction and respiration.
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Gene mutations behind splashed white pattern found
Three gene mutations have been identified as responsible for the splashed white coat pattern.
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NZ wild horse study reveals how to breed for a filly
A study has revealed that changes in a mare’s condition can predict foal sex.
Read moreInbreeding greatest in thoroughbreds, standardbreds – research
Thoroughbreds and standardbreds had the highest inbreeding co-efficients in an extensive genetic analysis of horse breeds.
Read moreFamiliar mares can help reduce weaning stress
Familiar adult female horses can less the stress of weaning on foals.
Read morePregnant mares more receptive to younger foals
Are foals short-changed by their mothers if they become become pregnant again shortly after giving birth?
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