by HorseMinute.com | Jan 17, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Artificial insemination technology, currently used for cattle, will now be used for genetic improvement of sheep and goat breeds in India. This will involve selective breeding through propagation of superior male germplasm and establishment of semen storing facilities...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 16, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Effective Jan. 21, 2025, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will allow the importation of equids from Mexico with additional measures to prevent the introduction of New World screwworm (NWS). This decision comes after Mexico detected NWS on Nov....
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 16, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Savabeel, a multiple champion sire, is being inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame for his contributions to the racing and stud industries. The 23-year-old stallion had a successful racing career, winning the Cox Plate and Spring Champion Stakes, before...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 15, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Argentine scientists from Kheiron SA have successfully created the first five genetically modified horses using CRISPR-Cas9, a tool known for its precision and speed in gene editing. This breakthrough has implications for farming, animal care, and genetic improvement,...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 15, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Fans of the Norwegian fjord horse recently gathered at Dunedin’s Warrington Beach and Baldwin St for a Viking-themed photo shoot to raise awareness of the rare breed. The NZ Fjords group is collecting photos of the horses through themed shoots to showcase their...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 14, 2025 | Horse Breeding
King of Steel, a brilliant Group 1 winning son of Wotton Bassett, has retired to Tally Ho Stud in Ireland as the highest-rated colt of the successful Wotton Bassett over the past six years. He has been described as having everything you want from a champion, including...
