Reproduction

November 09, 2022
Blue Light Exposure in Pregnant Mares Safe for Offspring
The foals of mares exposed to blue light were observed for a year to determine if any long-term, detrimental

November 07, 2022
Predicting Foaling in Mares: Skin Temperature Fluctuations
New research indicates that monitoring changes in skin temperature may help predict foaling when used in conjunction with other

October 26, 2022
Broodmare Health: High-Risk Pregnancies Benefit from Early Aspirin Intervention
Researchers revealed that aspirin given during mid and late gestation increased uterine blood flow and appeared safe for the

June 13, 2022
Hydrops: Rare Emergency in Pregnant Mares
A rare condition called hydrops, characterized by overaccumulation of placental fluid, can occur in the last months of gestation.

April 06, 2022
Broodmare Care: Nutritional Support of the Recipient Mare
Successful embryo transfer typically requires optimal health of both donor and recipient mares, and this includes topnotch nutrition.

January 31, 2022
Essential Oils Fight Microorganisms Responsible for Endometritis in Mares
Brazilian researchers tested three essential oils to determine their effectiveness against common microorganisms that trigger endometritis.

December 27, 2021
Fescue Toxicosis in Mares: How Much Ergovaline Is Too Much?
Researchers measure endophyte and ergovaline, as well as pasture species composition, to calculate ergovaline in broodmare pastures.

October 18, 2021
Effect of Blue Light on Pregnant Mares
Researchers recently set out to evaluate the effects of prepartum exposure to blue LED light on pregnancy, foaling, and

April 26, 2021
Ascarids in Foals: New Treatment Shows Promise
Where there are foals, there are ascarids. Limited treatment options complicate control of ascarids, and those that are available

January 27, 2021
Stallion Health and Season Affect Semen, Breeding Success
Some stallions have normal sperm motility year-round, while others actually have greatest sperm motility in either the spring or