Mare Thyroid Condition Might be Linked to Foal Deaths
Erica Larson
April 8, 2016
The rare condition–primary hypothyroidism–in mares could be behind a potentially deadly foal problem called CHDS.
The rare condition–primary hypothyroidism–in mares could be behind a potentially deadly foal problem called CHDS.
Her growth/tumor is finally to the size that it inhibits her ability to flex her head back to her chest.
A foal’s thyroid sets it apart from many other youngsters–the sky-high levels of hormone it secretes allow the foal to be darting around the stall within hours of birth, rather than it remaining immobile and nursing with its eyes shut for weeks
My 19-year-old gelding has a swollen thyroid gland on the right side of his throatlatch. It was about the size of a grap
If you have an older horse in your care, do not assume that he will be fine functioning as a pasture ornament.
When preparing a horse for athletic events and sporting activities, whatever the discipline or level of difficulty, an important consideration is finding the horse’s ideal body weight. This concept is well recognized in human athletics. For”P>When preparing a horse for athletic events and sporting activities, whate
Older mares’ reproductive ability declines, and getting and keeping them pregnant become more problematic.
A properly functioning thyroid gland is highly important to a horse’s good health. That much is easy. From there it gets more difficult and complex. Knowing when the thyroid gland is in a state of dysfunction is not easy to determine.
So, rather than gauging a horse’s age by years, Ralston recommends horse owners base an animal’s retirement and/or health care management on the horse’s physical fitness.
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