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Reproduction

Mare and foal in pasture
November 09, 2022

Blue Light Exposure in Pregnant Mares Safe for Offspring

The foals of mares exposed to blue light were observed for a year to determine if any long-term, detrimental Read more
Mare and foal grazing
November 07, 2022

Predicting Foaling in Mares: Skin Temperature Fluctuations

New research indicates that monitoring changes in skin temperature may help predict foaling when used in conjunction with other Read more
October 26, 2022

Broodmare Health: High-Risk Pregnancies Benefit from Early Aspirin Intervention

Researchers revealed that aspirin given during mid and late gestation increased uterine blood flow and appeared safe for the Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
June 13, 2022

Hydrops: Rare Emergency in Pregnant Mares

A rare condition called hydrops, characterized by overaccumulation of placental fluid, can occur in the last months of gestation. Read more
Mare and foal in pasture
April 06, 2022

Broodmare Care: Nutritional Support of the Recipient Mare

Successful embryo transfer typically requires optimal health of both donor and recipient mares, and this includes topnotch nutrition. Read more
Mares and foals in a pasture at an Australian Breeding Farm
January 31, 2022

Essential Oils Fight Microorganisms Responsible for Endometritis in Mares

Brazilian researchers tested three essential oils to determine their effectiveness against common microorganisms that trigger endometritis. Read more
Tall fescue
December 27, 2021

Fescue Toxicosis in Mares: How Much Ergovaline Is Too Much?

Researchers measure endophyte and ergovaline, as well as pasture species composition, to calculate ergovaline in broodmare pastures. Read more
Mare grazing while foal naps
October 18, 2021

Effect of Blue Light on Pregnant Mares

Researchers recently set out to evaluate the effects of prepartum exposure to blue LED light on pregnancy, foaling, and Read more
Mares and foals in a field.
April 26, 2021

Ascarids in Foals: New Treatment Shows Promise

Where there are foals, there are ascarids. Limited treatment options complicate control of ascarids, and those that are available Read more
Stallion in Paddock
January 27, 2021

Stallion Health and Season Affect Semen, Breeding Success

Some stallions have normal sperm motility year-round, while others actually have greatest sperm motility in either the spring or Read more
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