HORSE SENSE FOALING: Breeding during foal heat versus later cycles 10 February 2017 Premium

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10 February 2017

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HORSE SENSE FOALING: Breeding during foal heat versus later cycles

Catherine Dwan MVB of Cheval Veterinary Clinic offers breeders some helpful advice on preparing your mare for covering after foaling

Irish Field Contributor

10 February 2017

Assuming that the foaling was normal and the mare is in good health and body condition, your vet will examine post foaling mares around day eight or nine

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Equine Committee, Rosalinda Devereux, Jurgen Bodamer, Catherine Dwan and Bridget McGing Picture Dylan Vaughan.

THE cycle of birth has arrived again after our endeavours of last spring to encourage mares to conceive and nurture their healthy pregnancies to fruition.

Your mare has foaled and rewarded you for your patience over the past 11 months, so now the pressure is on to achieve the same goal within the next month.

Catherine Dwan
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