For some breeders, the waiting game starts as soon as the mare is inseminated. For others, it starts when she's confirmed in foal. Still for others, it starts when she her belly grows large. Whenever ...
Foaling in horses is extremely fast. Labour and the active part of foaling, resulting in delivery of the foal, take 10 to 20 minutes and are considerably shorter than giving birth in humans or in cows ...
If you're inclined toward participating in "foal share" deals, now is the time for action. By mid-February stallion managers have a good idea how many seasons they can sell, and if books are not full, ...
Seeing a new equine life coming into the world is an uplifting experience, but foaling in horses – particularly for inexperienced horse breeders – can be mixed with anxiety about what to expect and ...
Considering foaling season is in full swing, and the fact our editorial intern Kelsey Riley is delivering babies at a Central Kentucky Thoroughbred farm several nights a week in addition to her day ...
It is particularly important to look after your mare as she enters the last few weeks of pregnancy. Most importantly she must be fed properly to ensure normal growth of the foal. Additional feeding is ...
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Foaling in horses is extremely fast. Labor and the active part of foaling, resulting in delivery of the foal, take 10 to 20 minutes and are considerably shorter than giving birth in humans or in cows.
One of the unique pleasures of living in the Ocala/Marion County area is driving down our country roads and enjoying the fields of mares and foals in the springtime. Foaling season for the ...
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