Failure of Passive Transfer
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?
What is the long-term prognosis for a young horse losing a tooth prematurely?
Parasite Control for Young Horses
Parasitologists paint a realistic picture of what roundworm-related diseases in foals look like and dispel common myths.
Equine Parasite Research Update
Researchers continue to study internal parasites with a focus on preventing resistance to deworming drugs.
Science-Based Foal Weaning Strategies
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.
Correcting Crooked Foals
How veterinarians put foals with angular limb deformities on the path to alignment.
An Update on Rotavirus in Foals
Rotaviral diarrhea is a life-threatening disease that usually affects foals younger than 6 months.
Orphan Foal Behavior
An equine behavior expert offers advice on raising and training an orphan foal to reduce future unwanted behaviors.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Fragile Foal Syndrome
Researchers used AI to analyze horse conformation and detected differences between fragile foal syndrome carriers and noncarriers that might have performance implications.
Managing and Feeding the Orphaned or Rejected Foal
Proper nutrition is essential to giving your foal a healthy start to life. Learn how to feed a foal that has been orphaned, rejected, or born to a mare with no milk.
Foal Speed Ahead: Caring for the Newborn Horse
Understanding potential problems during your mare’s pregnancy and after the foal’s birth could be the best way to protect them.
Get Foal Nutrition Right From the Start
Your foal needs proper nutrition to get a jump on a healthy life. Here are some tips to ensure he receives it.
Before You Breed Your Horse: Costs and Considerations
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
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.
SAA: Infection Detection in Horses
Learn about serum amyloid A and how veterinarians can use it for early identification of inflammation in horses.
Pneumonia Awareness Week Sponsored by Butterfly Network
Butterfly Network and The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care have partnered for equine pneumonia education Sept. 4-9.