Has inbreeding reached breaking point?
From winning it in 1964 to being in the pedigree of all 20 runners in the Kentucky Derby fifty years later, Northern Dancer’s impact on the thoroughbred breed continues to grow. And while this ‘sire of sires’ sprinting legacy has been long celebrated, the recent news...
The ethics of genetically modifying horses
With science and technologies advancing at such a rapid rate, it is important that the horse industry remains aware of the repercussions, real and potential, of genetically modifying horses. Taken to an extreme, genetic engineering can be used to alter the appearance...
Hairy Caterpillars: A Foal’s Life Saved
Abortions and premature births can happen when pregnant mares are accidentally exposed to some types of hairy caterpillar. In this article, Equine Reproduction Specialist Dr John Chopin shares a case that could have ended in tragedy but resulted in a healthy foal...
