Breeding

Pre-existing health conditions can become aggravated as a mare gains weight throughout pregnancy, usually up to 90kg of extra weight at full term.

Polish researchers delve into uterine inflammation in Icelandic mares.

While ET in horses may be routine, it is quite involved, and can be an expensive and frustrating business.

Intramuscular injections of oxytocin at hourly intervals after foaling is effective for producing placental expulsion, researchers have found.

Currently, the majority of vaccines offer only limited protection for the highly susceptible equine newborn.

Foals rely on passive immunity from antibodies received in the colostrum to protect them from infectious diseases.

Breeding a foal is usually a relatively smooth process – but when things go wrong, they can go really wrong.

Owning and breeding a stallion requires commitment, time and discipline. It is a serious business and a lot of thought and preparation should go into one’s consideration of such a venture.

Ten known progestogens are present in maternal circulation

The pregnant mares were effectively compensating suckling foals in the first few months of life, given the prospect of an early weaning due to pregnancy.

Breeding experts to speak at Horse SA Horse Breeding Expo on June 4.

Transrectal examination of mares was not perceived as a major stressor.

Scientists compare milk composition in wild and domesticated mammals.