Reproduction

A high rate of early embryo loss may be related to age, egg abnormalities, embryonic defects, or the oviductal Read more

Researchers suggested that higher melatonin production may help prepare the mare for foaling and ensure the neonate’s chances of Read more

Stallions experience periods of decreased fertility during breeding season. Tracking certain proteins called caseins could reveal periods of high Read more

With breeding season just a few months away, now is the time to think about fine-tuning the nutrition of Read more

Supplementing pregnant mares with certain omega-3s late in gestation has advantages for their developing foals. Read more

In a recent study, researchers set out to determine the effects of feeding docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty Read more

Antioxidants act by neutralizing or counteracting the effects of harmful reactive oxygen species during embryo transfer or in vitro Read more

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