Reproduction

Most broodmares should be maintained in moderate to moderately fleshy body condition throughout gestation. While there may be a Read more

The anecdotal notion that body condition of the mare influenced birthweight of the foal proved true in this study: Read more

Mares can successfully conceive and foal well into their third decade of life. Not surprisingly, increasing mare age is Read more

Humane, sustainable, and effective strategies for population control are in various stages of development. On the flip side, owners Read more

If a foal is orphaned or otherwise unable to nurse during this initial three- or four-month period, then special Read more

Two-thirds of a foal’s growth occurs during the last few months of gestation, which requires a large amount of Read more

Light masks that provide blue light therapy are novel introductions to the equine industry. Although originally designed to advance Read more

Uterine inflammation can prevent pregnancy, and infection of the placenta later in the pregnancy can cause the mare to Read more

Once your veterinarian has diagnosed your foal with neonatal maladjustment syndrome, what can you do? Read more

Dummy foal actually refers to a condition called neonatal maladjustment syndrome, which is a catch-all term to describe foals Read more