
Orphaned Foals
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Surrogate Mare Gives Mustang Foal a Second Chance at Life
by Shoshana Rudski | Jun 11, 2022
Rescue volunteers along with the staff at Bend Equine Medical Center spring to action to save an abandoned Mustang foal in Oregon.
Read MoreSocial Media Plays Matchmaker for Mares and Orphan Foals
by Pat Raia | Jun 19, 2020
Every year horse owners across the United States and Canada whose mares have lost foals or whose foals have been orphaned turn to Facebook to connect with one another.
Read MoreCollecting Colostrum From Mares
by Fairfield Bain, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVP | Apr 13, 2020
How can you collect colostrum and save it for future use, and how long can you keep it? A veterinarian weighs in.
Read MoreFeeding the Orphan Foal
by Karen Briggs | Mar 29, 2019
Orphan foals raised with a correct balance of nutrients and monitored for growth, food consumption, and weight gain can be every bit as tall, strong, and athletic as foals raised by their dams.
Read MoreCaring for Orphan Foals
by Diane E. Rice | Mar 15, 2019
Veterinarians share their recommendations for managing orphan foals, including diet challenges and behavior issues.
Read More10 IgG Resources on TheHorse.com
by The Horse Staff | Feb 7, 2019
Your horse needs a strong immune system to stand up to the challenges that come with living outdoors, commingling with other equids, and more. Critical to that immune system are infection-fighting proteins called antibodies (immunoglobulin G, or IgG). How much do you know about your horse’s IgG levels?
Read MoreOrphan Foal Behavior
by Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS | Jan 10, 2019
An equine behavior expert offers advice on raising and training an orphan foal to reduce future unwanted behaviors.
Read MoreHow to Build an Automatic Milking Device for Orphan Foals
by Erica Larson | Feb 8, 2015
Here’s how to construct an automatic milking device with four parts, some tools, and less than $400.
Read MoreManaging Foal Rejection
by Erica Larson | Feb 6, 2015
From physical restraint to pharmaceutical intervention, learn how veterinarians manage this uncommon phenomenon.
Read MoreMy Filly has No Respect or Fear of Anything. What Can I Do?
by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Jul 3, 2014
An equine behaviorist offers advice for managing an orphaned filly who exhibits dangerous behaviors.
Read MoreEquine Life Stages: Foals
by Wendy E. Vaala, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Mar 9, 2014
Birth to 6 months is a time of rapid change for foals. Nutrition, disease prevention, and much more are all vital to foal health. Learn how to help your young one thrive and get your questions answered during our hour-long special event!
Read MoreFeeding Orphan Foals (AAEP Convention 2012)
by Erica Larson | Mar 21, 2013
Dr. Mary Rose Paradis discusses options and methods for feeding orphan foals. Learn about inducing lactation in barren mares, using milk substitutes, feeding orphans with milk from other species, and more.
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