By Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc Prior to vitrification, the veterinarian punctures the embryo and extracts fluid to prevent ice crystal formation, which damages cells …
By Katie Navarra Recent study results suggest that heat waves and pollen—not just dusty hay and surroundings—could also be associated with increased asthma severity …
By World Equine Veterinary Association Domestic horses’ reproductive efficiency is often lower than that of horses living in feral herds. In these situations stallions …
by Cindy Reich I’m breeding dogs at the moment. One would think that if you make a living doing reproduction in horses, it can’t …
by Eleanor Jones It is possible to find out the sex of unborn foals from as little as eight weeks after conception by testing …
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA Are you breeding to produce a stallion? Or maybe you’re planning a breeding around a mare’s “normal” gestation to have …
By Karen Wolfsdorf, DVM Nature has timed the mare’s breeding season to maximize her foal’s chances of survival during winter. This evolution has led the …
By Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS Q. How much do genetics play a role in my horse’s behavior? A. In very simplified terms, heritability is …
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre Horses in the group housing situation had the lowest eye temperatures (indicating the lowest stress levels) and were easier to handle …
by Cindy Reich | AHW Once your foals have been weaned and have accepted their new circumstances, the expectation is that they will require …