
Foaling & Foaling Problems
Popular Posts from this Topic


Rachel Alexandra Remains in Serious Cond...

Assessing the Foal and Placenta After Bi...

Can Alpha-Fetoprotein Help Diagnose Neon...

Evaluating the Colicky Foal

Predicting Foaling: Calving Alert System...

Normal Mare and Newborn Foal Behavior

What First-Time Horse Breeders Should Ex...
Before You Breed Your Horse: Costs and Considerations
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jan 11, 2023
Ensure your decision to breed is the right one and that you’re prepared to handle the costs and commitments involved.
Read MoreBefore Your Mare Foals
by Lucile Vigouroux | Dec 18, 2022
The final 100 days of gestation bring their own unique developments, changes, and challenges. Get tips to help your mare’s third trimester run smoothly.
Read MoreTime to Thrive: Neonatal Health Concerns
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 17, 2022
Time is life for a foal. Here’s a look at the top causes of illness in newborn foals and how to manage a sick foal.
Read MoreCan a Mare’s Personality Change After Her First Foal?
by Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS | Aug 20, 2022
Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.
Read MoreDuring and After Foaling: What To Expect
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Apr 18, 2021
Learn about the stages of labor and the normal post-foaling chain of events so you can react quickly if issues arise.
Read MorePredicting and Preparing for Foaling
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Apr 16, 2021
Learn how to pinpoint parturition (foaling) so you can avoid surprises and prepare for a healthy delivery.
Read MoreDystocia in Mares: When Every Minute Counts
by Stephanie Ruff, MS | Mar 21, 2021
What horse breeders need to know when dealing with a difficult foaling.
Read MoreHow to Predict Foaling
by Heather Smith Thomas | May 12, 2020
When will your mare foal? Learn the signs of impending foaling and what prognostic tools can help.
Read MoreTop Equine Repro Studies of 2019
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Mar 13, 2020
Dr. Regina Turner shared her favorite breeding-related studies on topics ranging from foaling prediction to estrus suppression.
Read MoreGraded Stakes Winner Emotional Kitten Featured on ‘Foal Patrol Season 3’
by Press Release | Dec 12, 2019
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s livestream follows the daily activities of pregnant mares and the births of their foals.
Read MoreA Closer Look at Foal Hoof Balance
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Jan 19, 2019
Researchers found that hoof balance changes rapidly during the first few weeks of a foal’s life.
Read MorePredicting Foaling: Calving Alert System Might Work for Horses, Too
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 6, 2019
The accelerometer is designed to detect subtle restlessness, the researchers said. Small movements, such as weight-shifting or minor head-bobbing, could be caused by distress related to the first stage of parturition, they said.
Read More