Around one month prior to foaling, the teats and udder of your mare mayl become enlarged, due to milk production. However, there are also many changes taking place beneath the surface. In this article, we discuss what you should know about mare lactation. Every foal — domesticated or wild — relies on the […]
While there are common signs many mares display when pregnant, the most effective and reliable method is an examination by your veterinarian. To determine pregnancy status, they will select from several veterinary tests available, which we outline in this article. Transrectal Ultrasound Most commonly, transrectal ultrasound is used to confirm a positive pregnancy. Transrectal ultrasound
You’ve waited patiently for the past 11 months and now it’s time for your mare to foal. In this article, we share how long should foaling take, and the normal process of foaling down, so you know what to expect and when to call your veterinarian should the unexpected arise. It’s hard to believe that
What an exciting time! It’s often with great anticipation that horse owners await the arrival of a new foal. Following an 11-month pregnancy plus or minus a week, the final month brings about physiological and behavioral changes that indicate your mare is preparing for birth. 1. Distended Udder As the unborn foal matures during the
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As a horse owner, you are always concerned about the health and well-being of your horse. If your mare is pregnant, this can raise a few questions regarding her care. One of the most important questions that came to mind was when should I worm her. Worming a pregnant mare is a delicate matter that
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As a horse owner, I understand the eagerness to get back in the saddle after your mare has given birth. However, it’s important to remember that the postpartum period is a crucial time for both the mare and foal. The mare’s body needs time to recover, and the foal needs to establish a bond with
Today, it’s easier than ever to introduce the highest quality stallion genetics into your breeding program, with live cover and artificial insemination. However, each have the potential to spread venereal – sexually transmitted – diseases. In this article, we explain two of the more common STDs, including Klebsiella Pneumoniae and Equine Coital Exanthema. Klebsiella pneumoniae
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My mare is pregnant with twins, what happens now? This is a question that many horse owners never expect to ask themselves. It was surprising to learn that twin pregnancies in horses are rare, occurring in only 1% of all equine pregnancies. While it may seem exciting to have two foals instead of one, twin
Vaccinating your mare during pregnancy is critical to protecting the health of her developing foal. The most important vaccinations are 2-in-1 for tetanus and strangles, equine herpes virus and Hendra virus, depending on the area where you live. 2-in-1 Foals are born without any immunity to disease, which is why it’s imperative that your mare
It’s an exciting time as your newborn foal arrives. However, the first days are critical for your foal’s health and development. In this article, we list the steps every proud new foal owner must take for a positive start at life. Umbilical Cord You’ve patiently watched your mare deliver her foal. The birth has been
