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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
April 12, 2012
Foal-Heat Diarrhea: A Common Occurrence
Foals with normal foal-heat diarrhea typically have several days of loose or watery stools.
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
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
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
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
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
January 19, 2012
Artificial Insemination in Horses
Semen collection and insemination techniques have been refined to make AI an excellent reproductive choice.
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
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
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