Finding of insulin sensitivity in newborn foals challenges existing concepts
Findings suggest that the pancreas in newborn foals has a high insulin secretory capacity in order to favor energy conservation.
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Breeding
Informative articles on horse breeding and equine husbandry.
Promising lines of research into common breeding problem in mares – review
Endometritis – inflammation of the lining of the uterus – is one of the most commonly encountered challenges in equine breeding.
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Ireland produces “blueprint” for equine genetic improvement
The free downloadable book “Genetics and Breeding of Irish Horses” is a must-read for those looking to breed a horse, anywhere in the world.
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Fragile Foal Syndrome detected for first time in a Thoroughbred
“Whilst clearly a distressing condition for affected foals and their owners, the good news is that this lethal syndrome can be avoided with testing and careful mating selection.”
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Multidrug resistance seen in pathogen that can cause infertility in mares
Researchers say the increasing spread of multidrug-resistant S. zooepidemicus has become a relevant veterinary issue.
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British zoo welcomes second rare zebra filly foal
Paignton Zoo in Devon is celebrating the birth of its second Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal this year.
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Dominant white color gene in horses is likely lethal if inherited from both parents
American study casts light on the little-investigated W13 gene, which causes a white coat color.
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Horse expertise helps save rare Somali wild ass foal
First-time mother Mwana showed no interest in her newborn foal, Salia, so Basel Zoo brought in some expert help.
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Importance of testing horses for genetic disorders highlighted in study
Researchers screened 177 Arabian, Barb, and Arab-Barb horses in North Africa and the Middle East for three genetic disorders.
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Improved sperm selection a chance to boost assisted reproduction in horses – review
Opportunities for improved fertilization, embryo development, and pregnancy rates lie ahead over the next decade, according to the authors.
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Totilas son earns main premium title at Oldenburg show
Four-year-old Total McLaren has been named the Main Premium Winner among the dressage stallions by Germany’s Oldenburg Studbook.
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“Family tree” for Cleveland Bay horses has helped cut inbreeding
Researchers have developed a simple traffic light system based on whether horses are related and should be bred. It has helped reduce the inbreeding in Cleveland Bay horses to less than 0.5% per generation.
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Transfer of passive immunity investigated in donkey foals
Nearly a third of foals in the Italian study did not achieve full transfer of passive immunity, but they remained healthy.
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Horses in Ireland tested for gene responsible for fatal foal disorder
“Available genetic testing should be utilized with the goal of improving the health and welfare of horses and safeguarding the equine industry.”
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Latest equine research on assisted breeding free to view
The “Assisted Reproductive Techniques Online Collection”, collated by new BEVA president Huw Griffiths, is being made available to view for free until December 27 by the Equine Veterinary Journal.
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Zoo visitors watch birth of endangered Grevy’s zebra foal
Rare experience for zoo-goers as endangered Grevy’s zebra foal born in the afternoon at Marwell.
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Dressage mare tops Oldenburg sale at €450,000
Superb, a three-year-old by Secret and from a Welt Hit II mare, fetched the top price of €450,500 ($US520,000; $NZ753,000) at the 95th Fall Elite Oldenburg Auction in Vechta.
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Several pathogens potentially linked to equine abortions in study
University of Melbourne researchers tested material from 49 equine abortion cases and 8 samples from foetal membranes from normal deliveries.
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Speedy intervention saves foal from surgery for patent urachus
Eros was diagnosed with patent urachus, along with omphalitis (infection of the umbilical stump) and septicemia (bacteria present in the blood).
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Clone of Nick Skelton’s famous jumping stallion Arko born
Europe’s leading showjumper in 2004, 2005 and 2006 died in January, but his genetics will live on with a clone who was born in Britain last month.
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