Fragile Foal Syndrome
By Amelia Campbell-Horne With breeding, so many things can go wrong, so any risk that can be eliminated should be! […]
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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
AskHQ: Rubbing issues
Q: Why does my foal rub on me in the stable, even if she’s not wearing a halter? Asked by
AskHQ: When does growth stop?
Q: At what age do horses stop growing? A: The age at which a horse stops growing depends on the
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AskHQ: Sizing foals
Q: How can I tell how big my foal will be when he is an adult? Asked by Tamryn Moolman