Streptococcus zooepidemicus in Horses: Symptoms & Treatment
Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus, usually shortened to Strep zoo, is one of the most common bacteria involved in disease in…
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Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus, usually shortened to Strep zoo, is one of the most common bacteria involved in disease in…
Many breeders know the pattern. The mare returns a clean uterine swab, the vet clears her for breeding, she is covered, and she still does…
Breeders and vets increasingly talk about "biofilm" when a mare will not get in foal. It is a real phenomenon, but the common response,…
🧬 The Hidden Challenge: Dormant Bacteria Like Streptococcus zooepidemicus In many mares, pathogenic bacteria such as…
One of the major challenges in equine breeding is dealing with latent bacterial infections that traditional diagnostic methods fail to…
Infertility in broodmares is one of the most persistent and costly problems in equine breeding. When a mare fails to conceive season after…
Problem mares, those that cycle normally, accept covering, but consistently fail to conceive or maintain pregnancy, represent one of the…
Endometritis, inflammation of the uterine lining, is one of the leading causes of reproductive failure in broodmares worldwide. According…
For many horse breeders, a mare that repeatedly fails to conceive represents a significant financial and emotional burden. A single…
A comprehensive study published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science in February 2024 provides the largest dataset to date on the…
A collaborative study conducted with Kildangan Stud, one of the most prestigious thoroughbred breeding operations in Ireland and part of…