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Reproduction

Chestnut horse standing outside
October 24, 2014

Keeping Stallions Keen for Their Work

Advancing age, fatigue, a need for more dietary energy, or other factors can also dull a horse’s interest in breeding. Read more
Mare and foal in pasture
October 21, 2014

Recipient Mares Influence Embryo Transfer Foals

Several studies on embryo transfers in horses have looked at the influence of the recipient mare on size, Read more
Palomino horse against blue sky
September 15, 2014

Tracing Genetic Material from Mares and Stallions

Gender in horses is determined by the sex chromosomes inherited from a foal’s parents. Stallions, like other male animals, Read more
Mare an foal walking through lush pasture
September 08, 2014

Effects of Ovarian Tumors in Mares

Granulosa-theca cell tumors usually form on only one ovary, but hormones produced by the tumor inhibit normal activity of Read more
Running haflinger mare with foal
August 19, 2014

Equine Blood Types and Neonatal Isoerythrolysis

Mares can be tested before foaling to detect the particular blood types and antibodies that lead to NI. Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
May 13, 2014

Eastern Tent Caterpillars Threaten Broodmares in Kentucky

Eastern tent caterpillars are dispersing from wild cherry trees and may be found on fences, barn surfaces, and grass Read more
Running haflinger mare with foal
April 11, 2014

Two for One: Twinning in Horses

Twins are sometimes carried to term and born healthy with no injury to either the foals or the mare, Read more
Horses grazing in field with buttercups
April 07, 2014

Placentitis in Mares

Placentitis can affect any mare but is most common in older mares, those that are underweight, and individuals that Read more
Trotting horse trotting in pasture
March 12, 2014

Should You Spay Your Mare?

Owners considering spaying to alleviate undesirable behavior must consider several factors. Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
March 03, 2014

Horse Weight, Other Factors Affect Mare Fertility

Uterine infection is one of the most common reasons for infertility, but there are other reasons why mares might Read more
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