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What is considered premature delivery in mares?
Premature delivery in mares is typically considered to occur when a foal is born before reaching 320 days of gestation. This can lead to potential health complications for the foal due to underdevelopment of vital organs. Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial to increase the chances of survival for the premature foal.
Can a 20 year old mare be bred to foal or is that to old?
That depend on the mare.... if she has had a foal before and is having regular cycles it might be OK. If she has never had a foal before its not a good idea. The mares uterus looses its elasticity when they get older. I know of lots of older mares that have had beautiful healthy foals..... but I know of even more old mares that will no longer get in foal. Its really up to your mare and your vet. Good Luck!
If your horse was bred on June 17 2007 when is the foal due?
Horses gestate for 11 months. You have time to plan. mares are usually in foal about 11 months, roughly. so if your mare was bred on June 17,07 the foal should be due around the early part of may.
What does a mares do right before the birth of a foal?
Mares will tend to get antsy right before foaling (ie: a few days before) and they will drip milk from their udders. I've written an article about our mares during foaling @ http://www.ehow.com/how_4526561_prepare-mare-foaling.html
How soon do you introduce new stablemates to a mare and foal?
The earliest you should wean a foal from the baby is 6 months. Though it is possible to do it earlier at about 3 months but is not recommended since the growth of the foal without its mothers milk can be stunted. If you wean a foal earlier then six months it should only be because either the mare is losing a lot of weight and not putting it back on or if something happens to the mare to where she is not able to nurse anymore. Foals in the wild can nurse off of their mothers for over a year.
What is the gestation period of a mustang?
for all mares, they are in foal about 11 months
How long does a foal stay in the mares tummy?
A foal is usually only called a foal for a year. Then they are called yearlings.
What is considered premature delivery in mares?
Premature delivery in mares is typically considered to occur when a foal is born before reaching 320 days of gestation. This can lead to potential health complications for the foal due to underdevelopment of vital organs. Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial to increase the chances of survival for the premature foal.
What are facts about the reproduction cycle of a horse?
well the foal is in the mares stomach for 11 months, unlike humans which are for 9 months.
What is a mares' offspring?
A Mares' offspring is called a "Foal".
How much time does a horse take to have a baby?
Usually about 11 months. It can be longer if it is the mares first foal.
What do you call a mares baby?
a foal
What is a mares young one called?
A foal.
Do colts pester mares in foal?
No more than fillys or any other foal.
After giving birth when does a mare's milk drop?
Some mares are already in milk before the foal is born. It is generally only maiden mares or early foaling mares that take more time for their milk to come in.
How long is a mare in foal for?
Mares typically stay pregnant for 11 months, but may give birth up to a month early or late.
I have a 16yr old Mare who has never had a foal before can I put her to a stallion?
Yes, but make sure the stallion has good foaling ease (or has the genetics that gives small foals), as her pelvis is not as wide as mares that have had experience foaling, but small like mares that are pregnant with their first foal.
