Breeding

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.

“To our knowledge, edited horse embryos had not been reported until now.”

“The results suggest that the colostrum of Quarter Horse mares may contain more protein and be less dense in energy when compared to other breeds.”

Late pregnancy represents a substantial burden for the maternal cardiovascular system in horses, and mares are well adapted to these demands, researchers say.

Those accountable for a thoroughbred must ensure that on retirement the horse goes to someone with appropriate horse knowledge and they must also provide NZTR with the new owner’s contact details.

Judges will assess mares and foals remotely this season, as part of the Swedish Warmblood Association of North America’s inspection process.

“These findings will allow researchers to develop new diagnostic tests for pregnancy losses, which would offer hope to thousands of owners of breeding mares that suffer this condition.”

The cause of early pregnancy loss in 21.8% of the cases examined in the study was identified in DNA testing.

Hartmann’s mountain zebra mare Wanda, a recent arrival from California, has produced the second foal of the species to be born at Dallas Zoo.

Study reveals major benefits in letting mares and their foals sort out the weaning themselves.