Horse breeding from planning through foal care
Should a foal be dewormed during its first 6 months of life? Dr. Wendy Vaala responds. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A audio event.
The most common way adult horses contract the disease is by eating feed, such as hay or grain, that contains animal remains.
What impact can a mare going through her “foal heat” have on her foal? Dr. Wendy Vaala responds. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A audio event.
Do foals, especially those born early in the season or in cold climates, need to wear blankets? Dr. Wendy Vaala responds. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A audio event.
How often should you check on a broodmare to see if she’s in labor? Dr. Wendy Vaala answers in this podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A audio event.
Consider your property’s equine traffic, geographic location, and parasite control goals to create an effective program.
This is our first year foaling out mares. One of the two is a maiden. What do we need to have on hand? Dr. Wendy Vaala answers this question in this podcast segment from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A.
Eberth’s research uncovered four mutations in the gene aggrecan (the major structural protein of cartilage) that are associated with dwarfism in the Miniature Horse.
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones describes the details of epiphysitis, or the inflammation of the growth plates, in young horses.
What might be causing a stallion to mount a particular mare early, and what can be done about it?
Rhodococcus equi is a serious infectious disease that can cause pneumonia in foals. Learn how to protect your herd of youngsters in this information-packed visual guide.
Birth to 6 months is a time of rapid change for foals. Nutrition, disease prevention, and much more are all vital to foal health. Learn how to help your young one thrive and get your questions answered during our hour-long special event!
Researchers believe that estrogens could prove to be a useful early indicator of placentitis in the future.
Dr. Teri Lear of the University of Kentucky presents chromosome abnormalities and inherited diseases in horses.
Study results suggest there’s biologic evidence that a horse’s personality is based on his genes.
As EHV gains worldwide significance, researchers are seeking a better understanding of the disease.
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