What is the most constructive way to intervene if you observe potential equine neglect or cruelty in your community? Join us for a conversation with Animal Control Officer Michele Aultman to learn more about the law enforcement and legal aspects of equine neglect and cruelty.
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ViaGen Pets & Equine - Equine Cloning
The first Friesian horse has been cloned! Blake Russell, President of ViaGen Pets & Equine, joins us to discuss equine cloning. Learn about the cloning process, what owners can expect, and much more. Plus, an interesting discussion about how cloning is being used as a part of breed conservation efforts.
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Fenway's Rescue, Surrender & Adoption Program
Since 2010, the Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses has rescued and rehabilitated nearly 70 Friesian horses and placed them in loving adoptive homes. Join us with our Equine Manager, Becca McCartney, to learn about the surrender and rescue process and how to adopt a Friesian from our program.
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Megaesophagus Research Update
A breakthrough has been made in our research to uncover the genetic inheritance of megaesophagus in Friesian horses! Join us as we discuss our findings with principal researcher Dr. Navid Yousefi from the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center and reflect on the four years of hard work that led us to this important milestone.
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Marije Steensma - The Latest Research on Friesian Inbreeding
Join us for another great conversation with Marije Steensma from Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands as we discuss her latest research publication, "Evaluation of Breeding Strategies to Reduce the Inbreeding Rate in the Friesian Horse Population: Looking Back and Moving Forward".
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