Foaling & Foaling Problems
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Common Mare Problems During and After Foaling (AAEP 2012)
Common foaling problems include red bag delivery, difficult birth, and retained fetal membranes.
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Five Factors that Impact Gestation, Foaling (AAEP 2012)
One veterinarian describes five factors that can negatively impact pregnancy and how to respond to them.
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Prevalence of L.intracellularis on Farms (AAEP 2011)
The overall seroprevalence was 68% on all farms tested, with levels on individual farms ranging from 14-100%.
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Fescue Grass Toxicity in Broodmares
May 19, 2013
During the breeding and foaling season, lush fescue pastures could create problems for pregnant mares.... Read More
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TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington, May 31-June 2
May 19, 2013
Lecture topics will include planning a mating, nutrition, foaling, farm and pasture management, and more.... Read More
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Prolonged Gestation: Is Fescue Toxicosis a Possibility?
April 30, 2013
My mare was bred more than 390 days ago and still has not foaled. Is it possible she has grass poisoning?... Read More
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Common Mare Problems During and After Foaling (AAEP 2012)
April 18, 2013
Common foaling problems include red bag delivery, difficult birth, and retained fetal membranes.... Read More
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Five Factors that Impact Gestation, Foaling (AAEP 2012)
February 19, 2013
One veterinarian describes five factors that can negatively impact pregnancy and how to respond to them.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Goes for Short Walk
February 18, 2013
While still in serious condition, she was able to go for a short walk and able to eat a small amount of grass.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Remains in Serious Condition
February 14, 2013
Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition Feb. 14 after undergoing surgery yesterday. ... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Has Post-Foaling Surgery
February 14, 2013
Rachel Alexandra is in serious condition after undergoing surgery Feb. 13, according to owner Barbara Banke.... Read More
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Outlook for Spring 2013
February 13, 2013
Experts report that the eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch will likely begin in mid-March in Central Kentucky.... Read More
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Video on Foaling Thoroughbreds wins Eclipse Award
December 28, 2012
The video is entitled "Zenyatta: Wait for First Foal Combines Science, Art, and Anticipation."... Read More
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12 Christmas Wishes for Horses, Owners from Veterinary Experts
December 25, 2012
Consider the following "wishes" equine experts made to help maximize your horses' quality of life. ... Read More
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Inside the Womb
December 03, 2012
Learn about the tools and techniques veterinarians use to ensure a pregnant mare's foal stays safe and sound.... Read More
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Commentary: Have a Plan Before Breeding your Mare
December 03, 2012
It is important to consider everything involved in breeding before bringing another horse into the world.... Read More
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Premature Partuition
June 01, 2012
We have a 19-year-old broodmare that bagged up and developed edema... Read More
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Prevalence of L.intracellularis on Farms (AAEP 2011)
February 05, 2012
The overall seroprevalence was 68% on all farms tested, with levels on individual farms ranging from 14-100%.... Read More
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Handling Dystocia on the Farm (AAEP 2011)
January 24, 2012
Owners or caretakers should be prepared for emergencies when mares are scheduled to foal. ... Read More
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Late-Term Mare and Foal Care Webinar Now Archived
December 22, 2011
TheHorse.com's webinar on late-term mare and foal care is now available for viewing on demand.... Read More
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Mare and Foal Care: Free Webinar
December 08, 2011
Topics covered in the webinar will include late-term mare care, foaling, and newborn/young foal care.... Read More
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Horse Health Lecture Series Schedule Announced
November 25, 2011
Topics include foaling emergencies, equine strangles, hind limb lameness, and diagnosing neurologic horses.... Read More
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Sydney Hughes
November 20, 2011
Sydney Hughes research has been on athletic performance of Thoroughbred foals born to mares with placentitis... Read More
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Study: Ocular Fluid Nitrate Concentrations in Foals
November 18, 2011
Researchers aimed to establish a reference range for ocular fluid nitrate/nitrite concentrations in dead foals... Read More
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UKVDL Nocardioform Placentitis Study Update
September 24, 2011
The UKVDL reported an increased number of abortions and abnormal placentas due to nocardioform placentitis.... Read More
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Colic in Broodmares: Special Considerations
August 31, 2011
Peripartum colic is a common but sometimes life-threatening complication often seen in broodmares.... Read More
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Congenital Flexural Limb Deformities in Foals
August 27, 2011
University of Kentucky researchers examine the genetics of congenital flexural limb deformities in foals.... Read More
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Evaluating the Colicky Foal
August 26, 2011
Special considerations should be made when evaluating a colicky foal as opposed to an adult horse.... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Prolonged Gestation: Is Fescue Toxicosis a Possibility?
Q. My mare was bred more than 390 days ago and still has not delivered the baby. She's showing signs she's in foal. I suspect fescue grass poisoning/toxicity is delaying the foaling. Is this possible? Should I give her domperidone?
Premature Partuition
Q. We have a 19-year-old broodmare that bagged up and developed edema (fluid swelling) on her belly starting nearly six weeks before her due date. Her prospective due date is June 1. She bagged up on April 9. What could this be a sign of?
Is She Ready to Foal Yet?
Q. How do I know if my mare is getting close to her delivery date?
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