LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The chilly nights of late winter and early spring mark the height of foaling season on thoroughbred farms across the Bluegrass. Soon after they're born, healthy foals stand upright ...

Proper foal nutrition is critical for adequate growth and development. A foal’s main source of nutrients is his dam’s milk, but in some cases this alone won't meet his high nutritional demands. What ...

An orphan foal still needs another mare or a person to provide milk and care, especially during the first vital days of life. “The most immediate need for foals orphaned at birth is getting the animal ...

Editor's note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 Western Veterinary Conference held in February. When a mare is bred, her caretakers typically ...

A foal must receive colostrum within the first six hours of life in order to absorb antibodies. If the foal is too weak to nurse, it may be necessary to milk the mare and call your vet to stomach tube ...

Eleven months of pregnancy is a long anticipated wait for the miracle of birth. Normal gestation is about 340 days, with an average of 320-365 days. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally ...

Sometimes a bad baby can be a good thing. A newborn horse that jumps and bucks may be difficult to capture, but its high spirits are a strong signal that the animal is healthy, said Mary Rose Paradis, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. INDUSTRY — Angel Marie, a young filly at the Double B Equine Rescue, has had ...