Predicting equine delivery dates can be tricky, but a mare's body and behavior offers clues that the big day is drawing near.

When foaling complications arise, owners and veterinarians’ focus is often simply getting the precious cargo on the ground safely. But do not forget that the mare’s life might also be in peril during ...

Across Texas, horse owners are preparing for breeding and foaling season. Horseowners should know the basics of gestation, nutrition and parturition to optimize broodmare and foal performance “The ...

Ensuring that the foals receive their mother’s first milk, known as colostrum, is critical, as it contains antibodies that protect them from disease. Foals also need a clean, dry environment, careful ...

A foal with a mare on a summer pasture. A foal with a mare on a summer pasture. Springtime is foaling season, the busiest time of year for equine veterinarians. In any species, births carry risks for ...