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ASK THE EXPERTS: Broodmares, continued...


Foaling stalls are often used as a convenient means of checking on the broodmare during the night, providing a somewhat temperature controlled space for foaling, and for corralling mares and newborn foals when nutrition and care is provided. Foaling stalls are often larger than the average stall with 12 x 14 feet or 12 x 24 feet being common sizes. T ey are bedded well with straw and have walls and stall acces- sories with foal safety in mind. Alternatively, broodmares may foal outside provided it’s a clean grassy area, away from the herd, and the weather is favorable. – Dr. Amy Burk


Q. When should the mare be restricted to a foaling stall? Or should they always have daily turn out? A. Turnout during the day is ideal. T e vast majority of mares will foal in the early hours, so they can be kept in the stall overnight. – Dr. Sara Brunsden Most horses are happiest out of a stall, so


broodmares are usually housed out in the pas- ture/paddock during the day and then brought in at night to watch for foaling. Many breed-


ers invest in foaling cameras that allow them to keep an eye on their broodmares while they are out on pasture and in the stall at night. Many mares require assistance during foaling, so keeping an eye on them to catch when foaling starts is of great importance. – Dr. Amy Burk


Q. Once the foal is born, how soon should a veterinarian examine the foal (if not present at its birth)? A. I recommend a newborn/post foaling exam for both mare and foal at 12-24 hours of age. – Dr. Sara Brunsden T is is especially true if any concerns arise about the mare and foal after foaling. It is com- mon for the veterinarian to test the foal’s blood for antibody levels to make sure it received enough colostrum to maintain a healthy im- mune system. Also, don’t forget to clean the placenta and store it so the veterinarian can in- spect it during their visit. – Dr. Amy Burk


Q. What is the biggest tip you would give mare owners thinking of breeding? Breeding horses to produce a remarkable


young foal is a very rewarding experience, but it’s not without its costs and risks. Do your homework. T ere is a plethora of really in- formative recorded webinars on breeding and foaling on the Internet. Seek out advice from experienced horse breeders and also the ser- vices of a veterinarian with prior experience in reproductive services. Mare owners that are not experienced with


foaling should consider boarding their mare at a farm that off ers professional foaling services with many having a veterinarian on-site. In addition, raising foals takes a good knowl-


edge of safe handling practices and train- ing theory as well as time. T ere’s something incredibly miraculous about watching a foal being born and standing to nurse for the fi rst time. T ere is also something incredibly hum- bling when every eff ort expended to save a mare or foal just isn’t enough. Breeding mares and raising foals isn’t for the faint-hearted, but it certainly can be one of most rewarding expe- riences of anyone’s life. – Dr. Amy Burk Have a plan ready for every possibility.


– Dr. Sara Brunsden


To read more tips and recommendations from additional veterinarians such as Dr. William Engel, Ridgeview Veterinary Practice; and Dr. Moira Nusbaum, PenMar Equine, please see equiery.com later this month! The Equiery would like to thank all the experts who contributed to this article. If you would like to contribute to a future “Ask the Experts” column, please contact Katherine Rizzo at editor@equiery.com.


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