Getting Ready for a New Foal
There’s always excitement when you are waiting for a new foal. But there are several things that need to be addressed during the pregnancy. First, vaccinations should be up …
Category: Equine Reproduction Discussion Topics
Still Waiting for your Foal?
We all want to greet the new babies! When are they due to foal? The ‘average’ gestation for horses is 340 days, but ‘normal’ gestation can be as short …
Vaccines for Mare and Foal
A vaccine protocol should be established before preparing a mare for breeding. Many variables may effect the selection of vaccines used and when they are given, before, during and …
Nutrition for the Breeding Season
Feeding a mare in preparation of the breeding season can be a bit tricky. She should ideally have a constant weight going into the breeding season, neither gaining or …
Parasite Control for Mare and Foal
There is no single parasite control program ideal for all horses. The selected program should include a risk evaluation for parasites through mare fecal analysis for parasites, climate, and …