Breeding

The drug-resistant form is likely to spread internationally through horse movements, indicating the need for interventions, according to the study team.

Therapy will depend on the extent of the rupture, the ability to control the mare’s pain, and the stage of pregnancy.

“Screening for genetic diseases such as Warmblood fragile foal syndrome is not only of significant economic importance but it is also essential to avoid animal suffering.”

Researchers in the US and The Netherlands are exploring megaesophagus and aortic rupture in the Friesian breed.

The seroprevalence in aborting mares in a study in Israel was found to be 70.9%.

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.

Connections of nine-year-old Winx say she lost a filly foal by I Am Invincible on Tuesday morning.

“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.”