by HorseMinute.com | Aug 16, 2025 | Horse Breeding
When heavy rain forced the June 7 Wonder Again Stakes (G3) at Saratoga Race Course to move from turf to dirt, trainer Mark Casse and owners Leonard and Jonathan Green faced a tough choice with their star filly Nitrogen. Despite her turf success—including a four-stakes...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 16, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $750 million to build a factory in southern Texas dedicated to breeding billions of sterile New World screwworm flies. This initiative aims to prevent the spread of these flesh-eating maggots from Mexico into the...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 15, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to build a $750 million factory in southern Texas to breed billions of sterile male New World screwworm flies, aiming to prevent the flesh-eating maggots from spreading from Mexico into the U.S. and threatening the cattle...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 15, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has launched a long-term partnership with the Sports Bureau of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to modernize and upgrade Xinjiang’s equine industry. This collaboration aims to leverage the Jockey Club’s expertise and resources alongside...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 15, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Proper equine nutrition is crucial throughout a horse’s life, beginning even before birth. During the mare’s final trimester, increased protein, vitamins, minerals, and calories are essential to support rapid fetal growth and maintain the mare’s body condition. After...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 14, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Debbie Kroger’s deep dedication as an owner-breeder has made the rise of her mare Pop Award particularly meaningful as she prepares for the Regal Roller Stakes at Caulfield. Despite doubts and advice against breeding from prominent figures like Lloyd Williams,...
