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.
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Stallion breeding soundness exams
A breeding soundness exam provides insight into a stallion’s reproductive status.
Stable strategies: Protecting equine reproduction through biosecurity
Strategies for preventing the spread of disease among horses at the Equine Reproduction Laboratory.
“The accumulator”: Sperm accumulation syndrome in stallions
Semen collected from stallions with sperm accumulation syndrome after a week or more of sexual rest will contain very high numbers of sperm and a majority of the sperm will be dead.
Placentitis in mares
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
Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall is also called “red bag,” and requires speedy intervention.
Q&A with the assisted reproductive technology team
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
Ultrasound is the most common and reliable method for equine fetal sexing – contact us to schedule an ultrasound.
Mare care for the equine breeding/foaling season
Mare care tips for horse owners wanting to achieve pregnancy for the equine breeding/foaling season.