Protein 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?
Read moreScientists get to bottom of foal diarrhoea
A major switch in intestinal bacteria within the first two weeks of life appears to be directly responsible for diarrhoea
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Read moreFamily of rare ‘intersex’ horses discovered
Equine researchers at a Canadian university have identified a family group of horses with a rare genetic abnormality which means
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