Since the allele was found to be present in the Thoroughbred population, albeit at a low frequency, genetic testing could eliminate the possibility of breeding two carriers.
So much is happening in equine health, and Disease Du Jour is tackling the hottest topics.
For the 2012 Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover, trainers had approximately 120 days to transform wild American Mustangs into willing partners as they competed for their share of more than $250,000 in prize money. Once again, the champions entertained and a
A mare's natural reproductive cycle is explained in this article with references to the basic timing of the estrous cycle. Techniques of cycle manipulation also are presented giving the horse breeder options to change the natural cycle.
 Following the Reining Judgesâ Clinic on January 27-28 at the Equine Canada Convention, Canadian Reining Committee (CRC) is pleased to announce four new reining judges in Canada.
Founded in 2007, ERF is a not for profit association (Loi 1901) whose aim is to improve the welfare of equines in France through rescuing, campaigning and education.
During the AAEPâs 57th Annual Convention, Nov. 18-22 in San Antonio, Texas, a group of 25 veterinarians is invited to participate in an Outreach Project at the Saddle Light Center, a non-profit therapeutic riding center located in Selma Texas.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners is expressing concern regarding âvery broad languageâ in federal legislation geared toward prohibiting use of performance-enhancing drugs in racehorses. The legislation, introduced in Congress
According to the Irish Examiner, the price for donkeys has dropped by almost 50% in the past two years as many consider them to be luxury items in the current economic climate.
More than 200 Thoroughbred-related charities have received a grant from TCA since its inception in 1990, including rescue, rehabilitation and adoption organizations.