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Reproduction

Horse owner with mare and foal
April 20, 2012

Weaning Day: When Is the Best Time?

Milk production will dictate the best time for weaning in horses. A mare’s milk production will usually peak two Read more
Chestnut mare grazes with nursing foal
April 12, 2012

Foal-Heat Diarrhea: A Common Occurrence

Foals with normal foal-heat diarrhea typically have several days of loose or watery stools. Read more
Foal laying down in grass
March 23, 2012

Raising an Orphan Foal: Tips

When a foal’s dam dies or is not able to nurture her offspring for any reason, care and feeding Read more
Foal laying down in grass
March 12, 2012

Novel Fix for Broken Ribs in Neonatal Foals

Due to trunk compression during birth, a common injury in newborn foals is broken ribs. Occurring in as many Read more
Mare an foal walking through lush pasture
February 16, 2012

Reproduction in Older Mares

Reproductive potential begins to decline in mares that are more than 15 years old. Many breeders feel it is Read more
Trotting horse trotting in pasture
February 08, 2012

Why Doesn’t Your Broodmare Cycle?

Some mares fail to show regular heat periods. This apparent lack of breeding receptiveness can be related to several Read more
Mare rolling next to foal
February 03, 2012

Post-Foaling Complications in Mares

Delivering a foal goes well for many mares, but problems may occasionally show up shortly after the foal is Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
January 19, 2012

Artificial Insemination in Horses

Semen collection and insemination techniques have been refined to make AI an excellent reproductive choice. Read more
Paint mare with foal nursing
January 13, 2012

Collecting Colostrum from a Mare

It’s a good idea to have some frozen colostrum on hand before a mare gives birth. In the event Read more
Mare an foal walking through lush pasture
December 15, 2011

When Mares Reject Their Foals

Walking away and ignoring the foal is a mild form of rejection; not allowing the baby to nurse is Read more
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