Genomics provide a pathway to improved performance in horses
The overall performance of horses is complex, involving over 20,000 genes and probably millions of other functional elements.
Read moreThe overall performance of horses is complex, involving over 20,000 genes and probably millions of other functional elements.
Read moreDespite being a major cause of infertility in mares, the mechanisms behind equine endometriosis remain unclear and controversial.
Read moreThe critically endangered Cleveland Bay breed does not have a strong relationship with any other horse breeds, pointing to its importance as a genetic resource.
Read moreNew member of vulnerable species the first to be born at Calgary Zoo since 2017.
Read moreVasectomy can prevent breeding but still maintain male behavioural characteristics. A new technique using laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery takes about 40 minutes to complete.
Read moreNew Zealand’s first foal produced by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has been born.
Read moreFigures paint a picture of an ongoing decline over the last 12 years.
Read more“The Cleveland Bay is unique among world horse breeds and conservation is important.”
Read moreSpecial 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.
Read moreThe genes show that breeders are chasing desirable behaviour, physical abilities and fertility.
Read morePlusvital to provide expert genomics advice and services as the Jockey Club examines breeding trends in the thoroughbred industry.
Read moreNew rule proposed in response to concerns around the narrowing of the diversity of the Thoroughbred gene pool in the US.
Read moreModern foal-rearing systems need to provide appropriate opportunities for foals to spontaneously play to optimise bone development, according to researchers.
Read moreA vet was called to check the stallion when he appeared to suffer pain on ejaculation.
Read moreAs 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.
Read more“These relatively undisturbed populations represent windows into the past,” according to the researchers.
Read moreStudy the first in Canada to explore the prevalence of Neospora caninum in equine abortions.
Read moreScientists pinpoint what they call the “Motivator Gene”, saying it is linked to racing potential.
Read more“The effect of this intervention on expression of developmentally important genes in resulting embryos warrants attention.”
Read moreThe low levels of potential pathogens found was reassuring, the researchers said.
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