Caring for Pregnant Mares and Foals
Oklahoma State University
April 14, 2023
Knowing what to expect and when to call your veterinarian during pregnancy and foaling will help reduce the risk of complications.
Knowing what to expect and when to call your veterinarian during pregnancy and foaling will help reduce the risk of complications.
Researchers say that even three weeks after weaning foals still experience increased stress levels.
Proper nutrition is vital for your foal’s health and can ensure he reaches his genetic potential.
Understanding potential problems during your mare’s pregnancy and after the foal’s birth could be the best way to protect them.
Consider growth rate and nutrient balance when deciding what to feed young horses.
Best practices whether milking a mare by hand, using a commercial device, or rigging a milker out of a syringe.
Your foal needs proper nutrition to get a jump on a healthy life. Here are some tips to ensure he receives it.
Ensure your decision to breed is the right one and that you’re prepared to handle the costs and commitments involved.
Are you resolving to improve your horse’s nutritional status next year? An equine nutritionist shares her tips.
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.
Learn about serum amyloid A and how veterinarians can use it for early identification of inflammation in horses.
An equine internist explains how she makes testing decisions and interprets results.
Dr. Brian Nielsen describes what osteochondritis dissecans is, what causes it, and how it can affect horses during their lifetimes.
Learn how to help your horse avoid joint problems such as osteoarthritis, osteochondritis dissecans, and joint flares. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
A veterinarian explains how to increase a horse’s weight safely.
Butterfly Network and The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care have partnered for equine pneumonia education Sept. 4-9.
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