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Horses carrying equine herpesvirus may exhibit signs as minor as a runny nose and mild fever, but the virus is a major cause of neurological, respiratory and reproductive disease, including abortions.
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Exciting new chapter for British Breeding as new management takes over.
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Research papers examine some of the latest methods, protocols and success factors involving embryo transfer.
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The most popular breeding advancement in the horse world is the process of embryo transfer.
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With intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) a single sperm is injected into an egg. The embryo then develops in a lab for a week before being implanted in the mare.
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Mares in a study tended to prefer stallions displaying a high libido.
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Scientists delve into the input of the Arabian breed into Lipizzaner horses.
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It is possible that EHV-8 is under-diagnosed in horses because of its close relationship to other equine herpesviruses.
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Strategies and guidelines developed to help breeders deal with processionary caterpillars.
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Researchers found no apparent association between juvenile idiopathic epilepsy and the four gene-based disorders for which they tested.
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Researchers say their findings highlight the importance of maintaining mares at optimal weight during pregnancy.
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Researchers say they have used a gene-editing technique to produce healthy embryos. Foals could be on the ground in 2019.
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Fee of $35 by The Jockey Club on mares bred will go toward racehorse aftercare programs.
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Virtual stable at viewers fingertips: “Once you see a foal born, you will never be the same.”
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Scientists are learning more about the complicated world of curly horse genetics. Each piece of the puzzle seems to solve another part of the mystery.
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Curly horses can be found all over the world, but the genetic cause of their curly coat is not always known.
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Dr Mitch Wilkinson, in the first of a three-part series, explores the fascinating story of curly-coated horses and the genetics involved.
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The young stallion is now spending his days with the herd at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia.
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Son of Belantis fetches top price of €600,000 at Oldenburg Mixed Winter Sale.
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What is the genetic origin of the curly coat seen in some horses?
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