Cessation of migration (fixation) of the embryonic vesicle – Is cessation of migration (fixation) of the embryonic vesicle inextricably linked to days 15-17 of pregnancy? By Professor John Newcombe, BVetMed, MRCVS Is cessation of migration (fixation) of the embryonic vesicle inextricably linked to days 15-17 of pregnancy? Introduction The ability of the embryo to signal to the endometrium… Read More: Cessation of migration (fixation) of the embryonic vesicle »
Backwards Foalings – reverse presentations of the foal – are rare but present particular difficulty. Potential for repetition is also present By Professor John Newcombe, BVetMed, MRCVS Backwards foalings – reverse presentations of the foal – are rare but present particular difficulty. Potential for repetition is also present. Lay abstract In posterior (backwards) or caudal presentation, the foal… Read More: Backwards Foalings »
When lecturing on equine reproduction our lead lecturer Jos Mottershead often comments that there are several words to lose in order to avoid confusion and – plainly – being incorrect. The words he always cites are “never” and “always”, because the moment that one uses those words, invariably someone in the audience comes up with a situation which… Read More: Words To Lose! »
Seasonal absence of accessory ovulations in pregnant mares: What is the need for eCG? – Secondary ovulations or luteal developments support early pregnancy – but what if there is a seasonal absence of accessory ovulations? By John R Newcombe, Equine Fertility Clinic, Warren House Farm, UK Introduction Years before the use of diagnostic ultrasound, WE Allen noticed that secondary… Read More: Seasonal absence of accessory ovulations »
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Evidence that embryo migration (translocation) is not always if ever, necessary for the successful signalling or reception of the Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy (MRP) in the mare – Long thought to be connected, embryo migration and maternal recognition may not be so closely related after all. By Professor John Newcombe, BVetMed, MRCVS A Case Study By tracking the… Read More: Embryo Migration and Maternal Recognition »
Vulval Conformation, Common Vulval Injuries and the Caslick’s Procedure – Vulval Conformation and the Caslick’s Procedure are important aspects to consider, especially when breeding older multiparous mares By Jonathan F Pycock, BVetMed, PhD, DESM, MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Equine Reproduction In the normal mare the vulva provides the first effective barrier to protect the uterus from ascending infection.… Read More: Vulval Conformation and Caslick’s Procedure »
The Ethics of Breeding – More than a popularity contest – This older article discussing horse breeding ethics, while written many years ago still holds true today and is worthy of consideration By Jos Mottershead Printed in: Atlantic Horse and Pony, February 1990: “She’s not grown as much as I thought she would”. How many times have people… Read More: Horse Breeding Ethics »
Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) – A notifiable disease, Contagious Equine Metritis poses a significant threat for domestic breeders and international trade. By Jos Mottershead and Kathy St. Martin History In the spring of 1977 a previously unidentified genital infection of the equine was observed in the United Kingdom and Ireland in Thoroughbreds. Mares were being found not pregnant… Read More: Contagious Equine Metritis – CEM »
Frozen Equine Semen – An Overview – Some horse breeders are unsure about the use of frozen equine semen. In this overview, we offer some of the pros and cons. Written and presented at the ApHC 2001 World Show, Fort Worth, Texas by Jos Mottershead (with later updates in red) Frozen equine semen advantages include: There are no… Read More: Frozen Equine Semen – An Overview »
