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Reproduction

April 24, 2024

Time of Twin Reduction Affects Live Foaling Rate

Twin pregnancies put mares at risk and rarely result in healthy foals, which explains why one twin is typically Read more
February 14, 2024

Mare Age Biggest Predictor of Foaling Success

South African researchers reviewed demographics and foaling rates for mares that were barren or maiden in recent years. Read more
February 07, 2024

Antioxidant Properties of Vitamin E Support Stallion Fertility

Offering stallions antioxidants improves semen quality, which could increase fertility rates, especially when using cooled or frozen semen. Read more
May 08, 2023

Breeding and Competition Careers Not Mutually Exclusive for Stallions

A study evaluating stress levels and semen quality suggests dual-use stallions can be successful in both endeavors simultaneously. Read more
January 09, 2023

Tracking Sperm Motility in Stallions by Measuring a Specific Protein

New data show that measuring a specific protein in semen samples can help identify usable frozen or thawed stallion Read more
Stallion playing in paddock
November 29, 2022

Improving Sperm Motility in Stallions by Studying Proteomes

Though all factors affecting sperm motility remain unclear, researchers investigating semen proteomes have gathered positive early results. Read more
November 16, 2022

Mares Eating for Two: What’s New?

Pregnant mares, like some women, have changes in feed preferences and feeding behaviors that may benefit their growing fetuses. Read more
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
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