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The Basics Of Breeding Mares And Delivering Foals - #122 The Horse's Advocate Podcast
The Basics Of Breeding Mares And Delivering Foals - #122 The Horse's Advocate Podcast
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
This podcast discusses the basics of breeding the mare and delivering the newborn foal. The number one rule of getting your mare bred is to develop good daily observational skills and record what you observe. This will show the subtle signs needed to get your mare bred successfully. The next most important thing to do is to create a good working relationship with a veterinarian skilled in reproduction. Delivering mares requires no intervention 90% of the time. However, you should still attend because they will need help for the remaining 10%. Of these problematic births, one will be life-threatening for the mare, foal, or both. I discuss how and when to intervene and when you need to call your veterinarian.
Released:
Apr 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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