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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Genome Diversity and the Origin of the Arabian Horse
The Arabian horse, one of the world’s oldest breeds of any domesticated animal, is characterized by natural beauty, graceful movement, athletic endurance, and, as a result of its development in the arid Middle East, the ability to thrive in a hot, dry ...
Elissa J. Cosgrove +18 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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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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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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Outbreak of African Horse Sickness in Thailand, 2020.
African horse sickness was confirmed in horses in Thailand during March 2020. The virus was determined to belong to serotype 1 and is phylogenetically closely related to isolates from South Africa.
Simon King +5 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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Geometric morphometry as a new method of differentiation of intrabreed types in horse breeding [PDF]
Assessment of type severity and exterior correctness is a necessary breeding measure in breeding work with breeds. Traditionally assessed features demonstrate subjectivism.
Borisova A.V. +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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Effect of air temperature and humidity in a stable on basic physiological parameters in horses [PDF]
The aim of the study was to analyse selected air parameters in a stable (microclimate) and the basic physiological parameters of horses housed in the stable in different seasons of the year.
Iwona Janczarek +6 more
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