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Orphan Foal Behavior
by Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS | Jun 3, 2023
An equine behavior expert offers advice on raising and training an orphan foal to reduce future unwanted behaviors.
Read MoreManaging and Feeding the Orphaned or Rejected Foal
by Equine Disease Quarterly | May 26, 2023
Proper nutrition is essential to giving your foal a healthy start to life. Learn how to feed a foal who has been orphaned, rejected, or born to a mare with no milk.
Read MoreManaging the Club Foot
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Apr 23, 2023
Veterinarians and farriers can work together to help club-footed horses lead productive lives.
Read MoreFoal Speed Ahead: Caring for the Newborn Horse
by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine | Mar 5, 2023
Understanding potential problems during your mare’s pregnancy and after the foal’s birth could be the best way to protect them.
Read MoreMy Horse Lost a ‘Baby Tooth.’ Should I Be Concerned?
by Lynn A. Caldwell, DVM | Feb 22, 2023
What is the long-term prognosis for a young horse losing a tooth prematurely?
Read MoreScience-Based Foal Weaning Strategies
by Diane E. Rice | Feb 16, 2023
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine proven methods based on research findings to formulate a plan.
Read MoreGet Foal Nutrition Right From the Start
by Equine Guelph | Feb 10, 2023
Your foal needs proper nutrition to get a jump on a healthy life. Here are some tips to ensure he receives it.
Read MoreBefore 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 MoreIdentifying Foal Rejection
by Ahmed Tibary, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT | Dec 18, 2022
Foal rejection can jeopardize the foal’s health—and even life—due to failure of passive transfer of immunity or severe injury.
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 MoreSAA: Infection Detection in Horses
by The Horse Staff | Nov 10, 2022
Learn about serum amyloid A and how veterinarians can use it for early identification of inflammation in horses.
Read MorePneumonia Awareness Week Sponsored by Butterfly Network
by The Horse Staff | Sep 5, 2022
Butterfly Network and The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care have partnered for equine pneumonia education Sept. 4-9.
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