Mare & Foal

Equine Skin Health: What Every Horse Owner Should Know

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April 10, 2025

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A horse’s skin covers an extensive surface area, making dermatological issues highly visible. However, while these problems are easy to spot, determining their root cause can be challenging. To provide expert insight into equine skin health, we collaborated with Dr. Stephen White, DACVD, a professor and chief of the Dermatology Service at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital.

Mare Age is the Primary Predictor of Foaling Success

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April 6, 2025

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The last major analysis of reproductive performance in South African Thoroughbreds was published in 1999, reporting a live foaling rate of 62 percent. To update these figures, researchers in South Africa recently reviewed the age and foaling rates of barren and maiden mares from 2018 and 2019.

Equine Herpes Virus

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April 1, 2025

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While equine herpesvirus (EHV) is typically associated with respiratory illness in young equine athletes, it can also have devastating consequences for breeding operations. As foaling season approaches, it’s important for horse owners to understand the risks EHV poses to broodmares. Dr. Tracey Chenier, an associate professor of theriogenology at the Ontario Veterinary College, provides insights on the prevalence of the virus and strategies breeders can use to protect their mares.

Improving the Odds of Breeding Success

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March 26, 2025

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“Don’t let those mares sit all fall and winter, with untreated conditions such as a uterine infection,” says Dr. Tracey Chenier, theriogenologist and researcher from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. “Have a thorough veterinary evaluation to help ensure her uterus is clean and she is healthy and cycling early next year, for the best chance of a positive outcome.”

Study Finds Ration Balancer Improves Colostrum Quality and Immunity Transfer in Foals

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March 12, 2025

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A British study examining the effects of different feeding strategies on pregnant mares and their foals suggests that a ration balancer may enhance colostrum quality and improve passive immunity transfer.

Using Lights to Induce Cycling in Broodmares

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March 12, 2025

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When it comes to stimulating broodmares to cycle early using artificial lighting, which is more effective — overhead lights or light masks? And why do they work?

A Guide to Your Mare’s Smooth and Successful Foaling Experience

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January 1, 2025

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Caring for a newborn foal requires a thorough understanding of what to expect before, during, and after birth. Knowing what is normal and abnormal during this crucial time helps ensure a healthy start to life for your foal.

Horses: To Breed or Not to Breed?

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October 10, 2024

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Navigating the Mare Owner's Dilemma - So, you’re contemplating breeding your mare. As a seasoned breeder of top-notch warmbloods and the owner of Hyperion Stud, LLC, Vicky Castegren knows all about that decision.

Settle®: Proven Treatment for Endometritis

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May 20, 2024

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Improves Mare Fertility - Canadian veterinarians now have another option for treating endometritis in their clients’ mares. Canada is the latest country in which Settle® immunotherapy has received regulatory approval for sale. The product is also approved and available in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and UAE.

Deciding Whether to Breed Your Mare

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May 20, 2024

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As winter subsides and a new season approaches, mare owners eagerly anticipate selecting the perfect stallion. However, before making breeding decisions, several crucial factors must be considered to ensure a successful and responsible outcome.