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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.

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.

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Young Foal Exercise

Elizabeth Santschi, DVM, Dipl. ACVS January 14, 2025

When do I start my foal on an exercise program? What type of exercise should I start him with, and when?

Failure of Passive Transfer

The Horse Staff December 10, 2024

Find out why foals need passive transfer of infection-fighting antibodies from their mothers’ first milk. Sponsored by Sidekick Animal Health.

My Horse Lost a ‘Baby Tooth.’ Should I Be Concerned?

Lynn A. Caldwell, DVM December 4, 2024

What is the long-term prognosis for a young horse losing a tooth prematurely?

Case Study: Osteochondritis Dissecans in a Warmblood Foal

Katie Navarra October 28, 2024

Find out how a colt with persistently puffy hocks but no lameness was diagnosed with and treated for a medial malleolus lesion.

Small Feet, Big Responsibility: Hoof Care for Foals

Sarah Evers Conrad September 29, 2024

A youngster’s hoof care lays the foundation for his future. Here’s what you need to know about the first exam, mistakes to avoid, and common foal hoof and limb issues.

Parasite Control for Young Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 22, 2024

Parasitologists paint a realistic picture of what roundworm-related diseases in foals look like and dispel common myths.

Equine Parasite Research Update

Erica Larson August 15, 2024

Researchers continue to study internal parasites with a focus on preventing resistance to deworming drugs.

Science-Based Foal Weaning Strategies

Diane E. Rice August 15, 2024

As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.

Correcting Crooked Foals

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc July 31, 2024

How veterinarians put foals with angular limb deformities on the path to alignment.

An Update on Rotavirus in Foals

Emma Adam, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS June 15, 2024

Rotaviral diarrhea is a life-threatening disease that usually affects foals younger than 6 months.

Identifying Foal Rejection

Ahmed Tibary, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT May 18, 2024

Foal rejection can jeopardize the foal’s health—and even life—due to failure of passive transfer of immunity or severe injury.

Strategic Deworming Schedules for Horses

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 28, 2024

Have your veterinarian perform a fecal egg count on your horse before deworming to ensure your protocol is effective and reduce the incidence of parasite resistance.