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Central Kentucky Abortions Down For Third Straight Week

Reported equine abortions in Central Kentucky are down for the third week in a row and overall abortions for 2003 are drawing even with the 2002 numbers.

 Tuesday, March 04, 2003

Reported Abortions Rise Slightly in Kentucky; MRLS Think Tank

The University of Kentucky's Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center reports a slight rise in the number of equine abortions compared to 2002 figures. The report comes less than a week after veterinarians and scientists met for a "Think Tank" meeting on mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS).

 Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Central Kentucky Abortion Rate Appears Normal

Mid-gestation abortions have generated concern in Central Kentucky, but according to officials, the 50 fetuses received in the last five months by Kentucky's Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center in Lexington do not represent a significant increase over past years.

 Thursday, December 19, 2002

MRLS Discussion Raises More Questions

The cause or causes of mare reproductive loss syndrome are still a mystery, but that hasn't lessened interest in the topic. During an informational session Monday, new questions were raised about circumstances surrounding the outbreak during last year's breeding season.

 Wednesday, February 06, 2002

So Far, So Good as Breeding Season Nears

Thoroughbred owners and breeders in Central Kentucky are on high alert for signs or symptoms of mare reproductive loss syndrome, but, as of late January, they were preparing for the 2002 breeding season with a "business as usual" approach. The season traditionally begins Feb. 15.

 Sunday, January 27, 2002