FARRIERS AND FOALS: Q&A WITH STEPHEN BLAKEY
As any breeder can attest, foal feet can be tricky, and a good farrier is invaluable in ensuring the best […]
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ANTICIPATING THE NEW ARRIVAL
Mares have a long gestation period, with the average pregnancy lasting between 335 to 350 days or roughly 11 months.
JOINT INFECTIONS IN HORSES: AN OVERVIEW
Joint infections, also known as septic arthritis, are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions in horses. These infections can lead to
FRAGILE FOAL SYNDROME
By Amelia Campbell-Horne With breeding, so many things can go wrong, so any risk that can be eliminated should be!
COLOSTRUM
Colostrum is produced by the mare and is the first milk she produces when she gives birth. She only produces
ASKHQ: SWAYBACK
Q: What is a swayback? A: A swayback is a hollow back, that has a dip between the withers and
ASKHQ: GESTATION
Q: What is the gestation period for a mare? A: The average gestation length in mares ranges from 320 to
ASKHQ: WHAT IS ICSI?
Q: What is ICSI? A: ICSI stands for ‘intracytoplasmic sperm injection’ and the procedure is now being performed more commonly
ASKHQ: A MARE’S CYCLE
Q: How long is a mare’s cycle? A: A mare’s cycle is on average 21 days. Each 21 days demonstrates
ASKHQ: WEANING
Q: When can a foal be weaned? A: Foals should not be weaned, except in exceptional circumstances before six months