Reproduction

Obesity has been linked to anovulatory follicles and extended periods between estrus, making it difficult to predict ovulation. Read more

Gastric ulcers occur frequently in Thoroughbred foals and yearlings. Reports suggest one-quarter to one-half of foals have gastric ulcers. Read more

Lactating mares may require twice as much dietary energy as horses at maintenance, placing them in the same nutritional Read more

While immunoglobulin G (IgG) has been considered more important, some experts suggest that immunoglobulin A (IgA) actually reigns supreme. Read more

Researchers found improvements in total motility, progressive motility, and viability in stallions considered to have suboptimal spermatozoa motility. Read more

The amino acid arginine has many roles in the body, including nitrogen metabolism and excretion, vasodilation, and immune response. Read more

Genetics accounts for only 30% of how a foal looks, behaves, and performs. Other factors can directly affect offspring Read more

The metabolic demands of reproduction, specifically late gestation, parturition, and lactation, may trigger an upswing in oxidative stress in Read more

When strategically supplemented with key nutrients, older mares might regain the importance they once had, allowing breeders to preserve Read more

Scientists have discovered a link between niacin deficiency and early embryonic death in mice, leading researchers to investigate its Read more