Breeding

Breeders have controlled equine reproduction for hundreds of generations. Their decisions have given rise to several hundred breeds, showing striking differences.

“It is likely that, unchecked, inbreeding in the Thoroughbred will continue to increase in a market where there is high demand for particular sire lines.”

The overall performance of horses is complex, involving over 20,000 genes and probably millions of other functional elements.

Despite being a major cause of infertility in mares, the mechanisms behind equine endometriosis remain unclear and controversial.

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.