Foaling & Foaling Problems

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Study: Well-Timed Low-Dose Oxytocin Can Safely Shift Foaling Time

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 15, 2022

Accelerating the foaling process can go well in certain cases, provided vets carefully follow a protocol confirming mare and fetus are ready.

Before Your Mare Foals

by Lucile Vigouroux | Dec 18, 2021

The final 100 days of gestation bring their own unique developments, changes, and challenges. Get tips to help your mare’s third trimester run smoothly.

Is Your Mare Foaling or Colicking?

by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Nov 21, 2021

Here’s how to tell whether a broodmare is going into labor or experiencing colic-associated pain.

During and After Foaling: What To Expect

by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Apr 18, 2021

Learn about the stages of labor and the normal post-foaling chain of events so you can react quickly if issues arise.

Predicting and Preparing for Foaling

by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Apr 16, 2021

Learn how to pinpoint parturition (foaling) so you can avoid surprises and prepare for a healthy delivery.

Dystocia in Mares: When Every Minute Counts

by Stephanie Ruff, MS | Mar 21, 2021

What horse breeders need to know when dealing with a difficult foaling.

Top Equine Repro Studies of 2019

by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Mar 13, 2020

Dr. Regina Turner shared her favorite breeding-related studies on topics ranging from foaling prediction to estrus suppression.

Predicting Foaling: Calving Alert System Might Work for Horses, Too

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 6, 2019

The accelerometer is designed to detect subtle restlessness, the researchers said. Small movements, such as weight-shifting or minor head-bobbing, could be caused by distress related to the first stage of parturition, they said.

Horse Pasture Renovations Benefit Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm

by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Aug 23, 2018

A Kentucky Thoroughbred farm is reaping the benefits of healthier mares and foals after making horse pasture renovations over the past year with guidance from University of Kentucky personnel.

When Broodmares Colic

by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Apr 24, 2018

Post-foaling colic is a significant threat for mares. Dr. Anthony Blikslager describes what to look for and how to respond if your mare colics following foaling.