Reproduction

After the mares foaled, comparisons were made between predicted and actual sex of the foals. The first PCR assay Read more

When their racing careers are over, many of the fillies are sent on to new careers as broodmares. At Read more

It can be concluded that MRLS did not have a negative effect on growth of foals and yearlings. Read more

The basis of mare reproduction is the estrous cycle, which is the time taken for the development of an Read more

Bacterial placentitis is the cause of these problems in about half the cases. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of infection are Read more

The fertility in the stallion varies according to the season. The sperm count (concentration of sperm per ejaculate) is Read more

Newborn foals often show a variety of what appear to be limb deformities: fetlocks flat on the ground, hind Read more

Difficulty swallowing puts foals at high risk for aspiration pneumonia when feed material, saliva, and oral bacteria can drain Read more

Most losses occur early in pregnancy and 15-20% of mares that conceive will lose the embryo before day 50. Read more

With embryo transfer, a foal can be produced from a particular mare even though she will not physically carry Read more