Trade Zone: Reproduction Takeaways from the AAEP Convention
Each year at the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, veterinarians share the latest in research on a number of topics. The revelations often mean a better understanding of managing horses’ health. Reproduction topics at the convention, which was held Dec. 4-8, 2010, in Baltimore, Md., ran the gamut; we selected a few that should most interest breeders and owners in the Thoroughbred industry.
Manual Reduction of Twins in Mares
While a mare with twins by her side is rare, twinning in horses is actually dangerous for the mare, especially during delivery. More often than not, one of the twins, generally the smaller and weaker of the two, will die prior to birth. In fact, the chances of a mare carrying twins to term and delivering them successfully are about one in 10,000.
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The Healthy Foal - December 11, 2010
Stallion Register 2011 - Equine Insurance: Why Is It Important? - December 6, 2010
Breeding Decisions: To Retire or Keep Racing? - November 13, 2010
Balance Is Key To Proper Feed Program - October 30, 2010
First Aid and Wound Care - September 18, 2010
Looking at EPM
- August, 21, 2010
A Safer Ride
- July 17, 2010
Hoof Care for Thoroughbreds
- June 12, 2010
Parasite Control - May 22, 2010
AAEP Focus on Disease Treatment, Prevention - April 24, 2010
AAEP 2009: Focus on Horse Health News - March 20, 2010
AAEP 2009: The Latest on Lameness Treatments - February 13, 2010
Foal Health - January 9, 2010
Common Reproductive Problems in Mares - December 5, 2009
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