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Reproduction

March 24, 2025

Tall Fescue Toxicity in Mares

If pregnant mares have access to endophyte-infected tall fescue, they are likely to show signs of tall fescue toxicity. Read more
January 29, 2025

Can We Save Valuable Stallion Semen by Refreezing?

Veterinary researchers recently investigated ways to refreeze semen after its initial thaw in an attempt to preserve genetics of Read more
Mare and foal grazing
July 30, 2024

Feeding Postpartum Mares

A lactating mare’s calorie needs are about double those of maintenance for the first three months after foaling and Read more
June 10, 2024

Omega-3s, Coenzyme Q10 Support Oocyte Quality, Fertility in Mares

A high rate of early embryo loss may be related to age, egg abnormalities, embryonic defects, or the oviductal Read more
Mare and foal grazing
February 26, 2024

Shedding Light on Melatonin in Mares

Researchers suggested that higher melatonin production may help prepare the mare for foaling and ensure the neonate’s chances of Read more
June 08, 2022

Caseins Contribute to Stallion Fertility

Stallions experience periods of decreased fertility during breeding season. Tracking certain proteins called caseins could reveal periods of high Read more
Close-up of black stallion head
December 06, 2021

Before Breeding Season: Nutrition of Stallions and Broodmares

With breeding season just a few months away, now is the time to think about fine-tuning the nutrition of Read more
Pregnant Mare
November 10, 2021

Marine-Derived Omega-3s Benefit Foals Before Birth

Supplementing pregnant mares with certain omega-3s late in gestation has advantages for their developing foals. Read more
Pregnant horse grazing
October 25, 2021

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Foaling Mares Before Rebreeding

In a recent study, researchers set out to determine the effects of feeding docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty Read more
Mare grazing while foal naps
July 12, 2021

Vitamin E and Coenzyme Q10: Antioxidants in Assisted Equine Reproduction

Antioxidants act by neutralizing or counteracting the effects of harmful reactive oxygen species during embryo transfer or in vitro Read more
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