Reproduction

Techniques continue to be developed to aid equine reproduction. Read more

A genetic mutation discovered at the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at UC-Davis is the cause of cerebellar abiotrophy, an untreatable Read more

Putting a mare back into work is somewhat more complicated if she begins training while she is still nursing Read more

Colic, a general term that describes abdominal discomfort, can affect horses of all ages, even the very young. Read more

Equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE) is a gastrointestinal disease that results in thickened intestine and slower growth for weanling horses. Read more

More severe cases of scours often hit foals and may be due to viruses, bacteria, or protozoa. If a Read more

Of the gaining mares, 80% gave birth to colts, while only 3% of those losing weight gave birth to Read more

In the second year, both treated and untreated foals in the study group had similarly low rates of diarrhea, Read more

Sick foals that end up in neonatal intensive care units usually have a pretty good chance of surviving, according Read more

Whether mares are barefoot or shod, they should if possible not be scheduled for trims or resets very close Read more