Published: February 2021 | Updated: February 2024 The long awaited baby foal is about to...
5 steps for preventing sepsis in newborn horses
5 steps for preventing sepsis in newborn horses Having a newborn foal is an exciting and stressful time! While they are very cute, things can go wrong in a hurry...
Newborn Foals: When Something’s Not Right
Key Takeaways: The first things a healthy foal should do are stand and nurse. Foals are particularly at risk of developing diarrhea within the first week or two of life,...
Common Foaling Problems: Patent Urachus
Have you ever seen a foal dripping what seems like urine from their umbilicus (belly button)? When a foal has a urachus (a tubular structure) that is not completely closed,...
My Mare’s About to Foal....Now What?
Key Takeaways: Prepare your mares so colostrum will equip newborn foals with disease-fighting antibodies. Use your foal watch resources wisely: Use FullBucket Foal Indicator strips and then look for additional...
Setting The Stage For Foal Health
Key Takeaways You’ll Get Passive transfer of antibodies from the mare to the newborn foal sets the stage for your horse's immune system to develop. The stresses a mare encounters,...
What a breeder couldn't see about his newborn baby horse that shocked him
Weatherford, Texas 2015. Jeff squatted in a corner watching while his best mare stood over her newborn foal to clean the slick hide. I could tell by his darting eyes...
