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.
The goal of this project is to develop a vaccine that will cross-protect horses against multiple types of equine herpesvirus.
With proper care, mares with high-risk pregnancies can deliver healthy foals safely.
Regular, strategic vaccination is a safe, effective method to greatly minimize the chances of deadly diseases impacting your herd.
This poorly understood disease, also known as placental infarction, results in abortion in many cases.
Research shows platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy can help treat post-breeding inflammation in mares.
One theriogenologist describes equine reproductive development and how to diagnose horses with unexpected genitalia.
One veterinarian calls for cultures, cytology, and antibiotics when indicated.
A pregnant mare should maintain a healthy weight to support both the fetus’ and her own calorie needs.
Understanding potential problems during your mare’s pregnancy and after the foal’s birth could be the best way to protect them.
Although uncommon in North American horses, monitor pregnant mares to avoid abortion and stillbirth due to toxicant exposure.
Best practices whether milking a mare by hand, using a commercial device, or rigging a milker out of a syringe.
Both the stallion and mare must be in good health and fertility before you even attempt to produce a foal.
Injecting an immunostimulant directly into endometrial cups can cause them to regress, allowing broodmares that have aborted to come back into season.
Researchers found the muzzle and outer nostril region present an alternative and less invasive way to test horses for EHV-1.
Find out if your mare’s frustrating antics are due to estrus, and learn about ways to keep them in check.
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