The care of newborn foals is a testing time for many horse lovers, for some it is uncharted waters and can be very confusing.There are lots of questions that the majority of people have, I have found the following link which takes you through various steps in the care of new born foals and should help to put some people's minds at rest.
Even if you follow the advice on this page it is well worthwhile having your new born foal checked over by a qualified foal to ensure that everything is OK with both your new born foal and your mare.
Information on this link includes...
- Facts including that normal newborn foals should be standing and nursing within two hours.
- The gestation length is on average 340 days but some foals have been known to be delivered as late as 365 days.
- States that the mare or mum should be attached to the foal and vice-versa soon after the birth.
- Gives you a list of warning signs to look out for.
- States how to care for a healthy newborn foal including information on vaccinations
The most important factors to make sure that healthy new born foals and mares are looked after before, during and after the birth is to ensure that they have adequate shelter, food, water and warmth. Stables are important in this stage to ensure that a mare feels comfortable and as least stressed as possible.
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