Assessing body weight and preventing obesity in horses
Maintaining a healthy weight is a key part of longevity and soundness, so it’s important to understand how to assess body weight in horses and some common consequences of obesity.
Category: Mare
Stable strategies: Protecting equine reproduction through biosecurity
Dr. Jenn Hatzel
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September 15, 2025
Strategies for preventing the spread of disease among horses at the Equine Reproduction Laboratory.
Placentitis in mares
Dr. Jenny L. Sones
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January 29, 2025
Learn about what causes placentitis in mares, how to diagnose and treat it, and better understand the anticipated outcome of this condition.
Red bag in horses: A foaling emergency
Dr. Patrick McCue
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January 6, 2025
Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall is also called “red bag,” and requires speedy intervention.
Mare care for the equine breeding/foaling season
Dr. Jenn Hatzel
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September 6, 2024
Mare care tips for horse owners wanting to achieve pregnancy for the equine breeding/foaling season.
Q&A with the assisted reproductive technology team
Equine Reproduction Laboratory
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September 6, 2024
Long-time Equine Reproduction Laboratory (ERL) team members Dr. Jennifer Hatzel and JoAnne Stokes are the magicians who help clients achieve their foaling goals through our assisted reproductive technology program.
Equine fetal sex determination
Dr. Jenny L. Sones
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September 6, 2024
Ultrasound is the most common and reliable method for equine fetal sexing – contact us to schedule an ultrasound.
Solving a perplexing case of stallion-like behavior in a mare
Dr. Patrick McCue
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August 29, 2024
A 4-year-old Quarter Horse mare exhibiting aggressive, stallion-like behavior when around other mares was diagnosed with disorder of sexual development (DSD).
A unicorn of a mare
Dr. Jenn Hatzel
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October 2, 2023
Mares with uterus unicornis can successfully reproduce with the help of embryo collection and transfer procedures.
Vaccination schedule for pregnant mares
Dr. Patrick McCue
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October 2, 2023
Equine reproduction experts recommend vaccination schedule and guidelines for pregnant mares.