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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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