Reproduction

After seven months of gestation, the equine fetus begins to develop rapidly, and the mare's nutrient requirements becomes significantly Read more

Your pregnant mare’s foaling date may still be months away, but there are a few things to think about Read more

Once the mare has passed muster in the areas of conformation, soundness, athleticism, and disposition, an adequate history must Read more

Researchers studied DNA samples from foals with CFS and FLD. Preliminary results from the study showed that the deformities Read more

Most mares of breeding age begin to cycle into heat in late winter or early spring. A shift in hormone production Read more

Scientists at the University of Florida hypothesized that mares supplemented daily with arginine would have increased uterine blood flow, Read more

In order to investigate the effect of race training and performance on future breeding success, researchers at the University Read more

Researchers at the University of Kentucky studied how pasture-growing conditions affected growth rate in three- and four-month-old foals. In Read more

Mastitis may be so painful that docile and well-behaved mares sometimes react violently to palpation. Read more

In most countries, confirmed cases of dourine are euthanized to prevent further spread of the disease. Read more