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Before Your Mare Foals

Lucile Vigouroux October 19, 2024

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.

Dystocia in Mares: When Every Minute Counts

Stephanie Ruff May 19, 2024

What horse breeders need to know when dealing with a difficult foaling.

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Post-Foaling Red Flags

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 28, 2024

Watch for these 10 emergencies in the hours after a mare foals. Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.

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How to Predict Foaling

Heather Smith Thomas March 31, 2023

When will your mare foal? Learn the signs of impending foaling and what prognostic tools can help.

Before You Breed Your Horse: Costs and Considerations

Alexandra Beckstett January 11, 2023

Ensure your decision to breed is the right one and that you’re prepared to handle the costs and commitments involved.

Time to Thrive: Neonatal Health Concerns

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 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.

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

Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS August 20, 2022

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

During and After Foaling: What To Expect

Alexandra Beckstett April 18, 2021

Learn about the stages of labor and the normal post-foaling chain of events so you can react quickly if issues arise.

Predicting and Preparing for Foaling

Alexandra Beckstett April 16, 2021

Learn how to pinpoint parturition (foaling) so you can avoid surprises and prepare for a healthy delivery.

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Alexandra Beckstett March 13, 2020

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A Closer Look at Foal Hoof Balance

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA January 19, 2019

Researchers found that hoof balance changes rapidly during the first few weeks of a foal’s life.

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Predicting Foaling: Calving Alert System Might Work for Horses, Too

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 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.

Do Mares Have Foaling Location Preferences?

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB September 13, 2018

Why would a mare prefer to foal in a field versus in a foaling stall or in the barn?

When Broodmares Colic

Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS April 24, 2018

Post-foaling colic is a significant threat for mares. Dr. Anthony Blikslager describes what to look for and how to respond if your mare colics following foaling.