So we now know that reproduction in seasonal breeding animals is regulated by light. But how is the changing day length communicated to the mare’s reproductive system? The answer is via a very important hormone called melatonin. Melatonin is a protein hormone produced in the...
As early as 1887, visible blue light was known to be the most effective part of the light spectrum to stimulate phototropism in plants. Recent research in the human medical field has shown that blue wavelength light can inhibit specific microbial growth. Taking this research...
Listen to Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy, Chief Scientific Officer and founder of Equilume bring us through lighting to maximize health, performance and breeding efficiency. The recording of the presentation is taken during the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Expo 2018. Dr. Murphy firstly commences by discussing the properties...
Jamie Osborne tells us how Toast of New York is in prime condition ahead of the Pegasus World Cup having been prepared with an Equilume Light Mask. Trainer @osbornejamie shares his thoughts on Toast of New York's Post Position #9 for#PegasusWorldCup and explains to @BritneyEurton how the...
Stallions too need adequate light duration for optimum fertility. Equilume Performance Lighting advances and extends the period of peak performance for stallions. Our biologically effective light also increases fertility and libido delivered using smart Stable Lights or mobile Light Masks. While they can breed all year...
For seasonal breeders such as the horse, the lengthening days of spring have long been associated with increased fertility, enhanced performance, improved coat condition and better health and well-being. The duration of light exposure and the quality of the light administered are key to regulating...
Having a mare stand in a stall for 16 hours per day to facilitate light therapy is not the best option for her fertility. Horses are migratory herd animals that in the wild walk up to 100 km a day. Mares are less stressed and...
Everyone knows that the best indicator of a healthy horse on the inside, is a glowing, sleek coat on the outside. Nowhere is this more important or noticeable than in the show ring. For horses in the wild, this return to a healthy sleek coat...