Foaling down is an anxious time for breeders every year so make sure your mare and foal get off to the best start by following these veterinary guidelines The countdown to foaling typically begins two ...

A human interventional cardiologist and an equine veterinarian in Lexington, Ky. have successfully completed the first step of a landmark procedure to repair a heart problem called a –ventricular ...

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Troytown GreyAbbey's equine vet Sarah O'Dwyer shares stories about the joys and the trials of getting through the foaling season Sarah O'Dwyer at Troytown Greyabbey in Kildare Early starts and late ...

It is particularly important to look after your mare as she enters the last few weeks of pregnancy. Most importantly she must be fed properly to ensure normal growth of the foal. Additional feeding is ...

For foals who fail to wake fully at birth, an innovative veterinary technique could be the answer. Kelly Harrison-Tait MRCVS explains The majority of foals born are fit, healthy and ready for the ...

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 ...

For small-scale breeders with just one or two broodmares, welcoming a healthy foal is a thrilling moment – but it’s also a time of significant risk. While professional breeders often accept some ...