Researchers recently diagnosed the first homozygous case of Warmblood fragile foal syndrome (WFFS), a genetic disorder.
Lecture topics will include dystocia, care of a sick foal, and postpartum mare management.
If you administer CPR to a foal that’s not breathing in time, your baby could be one of the 40-90% that fully recover.
Learn about healthy foals, problems that are common in newborns, how veterinarians treat these issues, and more.
Pregnancy failure in mares is a very real risk; here’s how to prevent or handle it.
A rupture to this hind leg muscle can be fatal. Here’s what to watch for in young foals.
Find out what to expect as your mare goes into labor and during your foal’s first hours of life.
From physical restraint to pharmaceutical intervention, learn how veterinarians manage this uncommon phenomenon.
How often should you check on a broodmare to see if she’s in labor? Dr. Wendy Vaala answers in this podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A audio event.
This is our first year foaling out mares. One of the two is a maiden. What do we need to have on hand? Dr. Wendy Vaala answers this question in this podcast segment from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A.
The events will feature lectures on university programs, equine reproduction, and horse management issues.
Meet a person instrumental in helping Rachel Alexandra recover from life-threatening foaling complications.
Placentitis is the most common cause of late-term abortion and remains challenging to diagnose and treat.
The Society for Theriogenology’s Conference starts Aug. 7 and continues through Aug. 10 in Louisville, Ky.
Researchers believe the fetal consciousness transition could have a significant impact on neonatal health.
During the breeding and foaling season, lush fescue pastures could create problems for pregnant mares.
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