Input Sought on Horse Weaning Survey
The Horse Staff
August 25, 2015
Researchers in the United Kingdom are seeking input on a survey for a study on weaning methods.
Researchers in the United Kingdom are seeking input on a survey for a study on weaning methods.
Researchers found that the presence of “nanny” mares reduced the amount of weaning stress foals experienced.
Excerpted tips on properly caring for the pregnant mare, newborn foal, and growing foal up to weaning with Dr. Nathan Slovis of the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute.
Proper nutrition, of course, is a critical factor in raising a healthy, sound foal–both for the broodmare before the foal is born as well as for the mare and foal throughout the foal’s development.
Weaning can be quite stressful for foals, mares, and their owners.
Start your foal out right to help avoid bone and tendon problems later in life.
Separation anxiety is a relatively common condition among horses,
There are many ways to wean foals, so choose a method that will work best for your horses and farm.
Every foal must be weaned from its dam at some point. However, when and how the weaning process is undertaken may have significant effects on the growing horse.
No one looks forward to weaning time. There’s nothing quite as heart-rending as the sound of a panicky foal, galloping up and down the fence line calling desperately for the mother who’s been taken away–unless it’s the sound of his dam calling
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