Do Horses Get Inbred?

Inbreeding in Thoroughbreds has increased significantly in the past 45 years, with the greatest rise occurring in the past 15 or so of them. Is there inbreeding in horses? Increased inbreeding levels were associated with reduced fertility in some domestic and wild horse populations [2, 3, 10]. Impaired ovarian function Read more…

Where Can I Clone My Horse?

At ViaGen Equine, we are the leaders in helping innovative horse owners with their genetic, reproductive and cloning needs. We’ve successfully cloned hundreds of elite horses, including ViaGen President Blake Russell’s very own stallion, Pure Tailor Fit. How much does it cost to get a horse cloned? $85,000How much does Read more…

Is Acepromazine Safe For Horses?

Acepromazine maleate is a phenothiazine derivative that is used as a neuroleptic agent in veterinary medicine. It is a commonly used tranquilizer for dogs, cats, and horses. Can you use acepromazine in horses? Acepromazine, commonly known as ACP, is used for light sedation in horses to enable vets, owners and Read more…

Why Do Some Horses Over Reach?

Causes of Over-Reaching in Horses Improper riding of the horse. Injury to the front leg. Sore muscles. Improper shoeing. How do you fix over reaching in horses? Treating overreach injuries involves cleaning the area and applying an anti-microbial solution or cream, such as Banixx Horse and Pet Care spray or Read more…

What Is An Embryo Transfer In Horses?

Embryo transfer (ET) is essentially a surrogate pregnancy. A donor mare is inseminated, but instead of carrying the pregnancy herself, the embryo is flushed from her uterus and implanted into a recipient mare, who then carries the pregnancy to term and delivers the foal. What are the disadvantages of embryo Read more…

How Do You Administer Ace To A Horse?

Acepromazine can be administered by the intramuscular route, taking effect within 20-30 minutes, or may be given intravenously, taking effect within minutes. Acepromazine will cross mucous membranes and can be given orally. Can you give acepromazine orally to horses? Acepromazine oral powder packet This sedative can be given in various Read more…