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Equine Animal Questions


My mare is due to have her foal soon. What do I need to know to be prepared for my new foal? PDF Print E-mail

Foaling season is now in full swing here in Oklahoma. In order to better prepare you for your new arrival, here are some tips on normal foal development and behavior in the first 24 hours of life.

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There is a lot of news about a new venereal disease in horses. What can you tell me about CEM? PDF Print E-mail

The disease is Contagious Equine Metritis or CEM and was assumed to have been eliminated from the United States until just recently. There have been many stories in the media over the past few weeks about CEM because there are now more than 370 horses in 42 states under federal quarantine, and the numbers are still climbing.

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I have a 17 year-old mare that has never had a foal. Does that mean she may have poor fertility? PDF Print E-mail

I have a 17 year-old mare that has never had a foal. My regular veterinarian told me that she may have poor fertility and be hard to get pregnant. Is that really the case?

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My foal was born with crooked legs, is there anything I can do? PDF Print E-mail

I’m new to the equine industry and my mare just had her first foal 3 weeks ago. The foal was born with crooked legs. The front legs are splayed out from the knee down. I’m worried the filly will never be able to be useful. Is there anything I can do?

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I have a mare that is going to foal this spring. What do I need to watch for and be aware of? PDF Print E-mail

This is the time of year when a majority of the foals in Oklahoma and the surrounding region are born. It is a season of great excitement and anticipation. However, it can also be a time of anxiety for the mare owner going through the foaling process for the first time.

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