If you are present during the birth of the foal, your first step after the delivery is to make sure the foal is breathing. Quietly approach the foaling area and remove the birth sack (… See more

Diarrhea in the newborn foal is not common and may indicate a serious illness in the foal. A squirting type of diarrhea can result in dehydration and death of a newborn foal in a few ho… See more

Orphan foals can result from death of the mare, inability of the mare to produce milk, or maternal rejection of the foal. Orphan foals can be raised successfully with some extra care. … See more

Several simple post-foaling management practices will help ensure the health of your mare and foal. A checklist follows. 1. Make sure the foal is breathing. 2. Put iodine on the foal’s u… See more