The effect of serum lipids and spermoplasm on the stallion sperm quality [PDF]
The quality and cryoresistance of stallion sperm depend on many endogenous and exogenous factors. One of the factors affecting the sperm quality are the parameters of the lipid spectrum of spermoplasm and blood serum.
Atroshchenko M.M.+3 more
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The index for assessing and predicting fertility in mares [PDF]
The evaluation of reproductive qualities of mares is an important element of horse breeding technology. Histological analysis of the endometrium provides information about the mare’s ability to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. The article presents
Lebedeva Lyudmila, Dubrovskaya Anastasia
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ANALYSIS OF THE INTERCONNECTION OF STALLION SEMEN INDICATORS WITH GENETIC MARKERS OF PROTEINS
The purpose of the research was to study the associations of genetic polymorphism of proteins and enzymes of blood serum (albumin, transferrin, and esterase) on the quality of freshly obtained and cryopreserved semen of breeding stallions, taking into ...
Valentina A. Naumenkova+2 more
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GENETIC DIVERSITY OF MITOCHONDRIAL DNA HAPLOGROUPS IN THE DON HORSE BREED
The Don breed of horses, which became famous in Russia already in the middle of the 18th century, was obtained by long-term crossing of nomadic horses with cultured oriental breeds.
Liudmila A. Khrabrova+3 more
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Influence of the concentrations of essential and toxic elements in the blood serum on the indicators of sperm quality in Arabian purebred stallions [PDF]
Analysis of trace elements in blood serum can be an important tool for monitoring micronutrient supply in stallions in order to maintain reproductive health.
Kalashnikov V. V.+5 more
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Implications of seasonal leukocyte blood formula fluctuations in stallions for breeding management [PDF]
The influence of seasons of the year on the leukocyte blood formula parameters in stallions was studied. The study involved 14 stallions of different breeds; the average age of animals was 9.8 ± 2.0 years.
Nezalenova Anastasia+5 more
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Assessment of line differentiation in the Thoroughbred horse breed using DNA microsatellite loci
The Thoroughbred (TB) horse is the best racehorse breed used in the racing industry. This breed has had a closed studbook for about 300 years. In Russia TB horses have been bred since the second half of the XVIII century.
L. A. Khrabrova+4 more
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Dynamics of the Inbreeding Coefficient and Homozygosity in Thoroughbred Horses in Russia
The Thoroughbred (TB) horse has hugely impacted the development of horse breeding around the world. This breed has unique genetic qualities due to having had a closed studbook for approximately 300 years.
Valery Kalashnikov+4 more
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Body temperature of horses spending time in paddocks in various weather conditions during the summer [PDF]
The aim of the study was to determine the internal and surface temperature of selected body parts of horses during their stay in paddocks in various weather conditions in the summer. The study was conducted on 10 adult thoroughbred mares.
Iwona Janczarek+5 more
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Seasonal variation in macronutrient content of stallion spermoplasm [PDF]
The effects of seasonal factor on the concentration of macronutrients: calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, chlorine and magnesium in the spermoplasm of stallions (n=12) were studied.
Shirokova Olga+4 more
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