Weaning

Popular Posts from this Topic

Can a Mare’s Personality Change Af...

Aug 20, 2022

Study: ‘Nanny’ Horses Reduce...

Oct 3, 2011

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Basics

Aug 15, 2020

A Sensible Start: Feeding Young Horses f...

Jul 16, 2021

Science-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.

Weaning Ways

by Connie Lechleitner | Sep 4, 2022

Here’s how to help your weanling foal transition to adulthood as smoothly as possible.

Can a Mare’s Personality Change After Her First Foal?

by Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS | Aug 20, 2022

Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.

What Does My Weanling Need to Eat?

by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 13, 2021

Our nutritionist offers advice on feeding foals both before and after they’re weaned from their dams.

A Sensible Start: Feeding Young Horses from Foaling to Weaning

by Katie Navarra | Jul 16, 2021

A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Basics

by Michelle Anderson | Aug 15, 2020

Learn about the risk factors associated with horses getting gastric ulcers, as well as diagnosis and basic management and treatment.

Wean Foals at Six Months, or Wait?

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 19, 2020

A new study by French scientists suggests that allowing foals and their dams to wean at their own pace could be a more welfare-friendly breeding strategy than traditional methods.