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Breeding and Reproduction

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retained fetal membranes in mares; deworming broodmares near foaling; Newborn foal attempting to stand

Post-Foaling Red Flags

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 14, 2025

Watch for these 10 emergencies in the hours after a mare foals. Immediate action could potentially save the mare’s and/or foal’s life.

Creating the Right Diet for Your Horse

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 8, 2025

Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.

The Pros and Cons of Tall Fescue

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 3, 2025

Discover why this common pasture grass is good for grazing but bad for broodmares.

Can a Mare’s Personality Change After Her First Foal?

Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS March 2, 2025

Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.

How Broodmare Nutrition Affects Her Foal

How Do My Broodmare’s Dietary Needs Change Before and After Foaling?

Masa Williams, PhD February 28, 2025

Learn how to adjust your mare’s diet to support a healthy pregnancy, ensure adequate milk production, and maintain her body condition during this critical time.

Building a Balanced Mare and Foal Diet

Katie Navarra February 27, 2025

Learn how to tailor your mare and foal’s feeding program from late pregnancy to weaning with expert guidance.

Protein Primer

Erica Larson February 23, 2025

Proteins and the amino acids that form them play important roles in the horse’s body, from muscle building and function to neurotransmission and hormone synthesis.

Treating Newborn Foals in the Field

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc February 17, 2025

Here’s how veterinarians manage problems such as foal diarrhea, dehydration, and milk replacement challenges on the farm.

Feeding Milk Replacer When a Foal Needs Extra Nutrition

Clair Thunes, PhD February 16, 2025

Sometimes mares don’t produce enough milk to support their foals’ demands. Here’s what you can do to help.

Effects of PPID on Mare Fertility

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 15, 2025

Researchers believe PPID (formerly called equine Cushing’s disease) might have negative effects on mare fertility but need more research to understand why.

Detecting EHV-1 in Asymptomatic Horses at Equestrian Events

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc February 14, 2025

Testing asymptomatic horses for EHV-1 at equestrian events is crucial for early detection and preventing potential outbreaks.

Small but Essential: Vitamins and Minerals Your Horse Needs

Leah Wellard, MSc February 13, 2025

Vitamins and minerals comprise a small portion of the horse’s diet by weight, but their importance is enormous. Learn more about when supplementation might be needed.