Meconium is a newborn foal’s first manure and is composed of intestinal secretions and fluid ingested by the foal while in utero. Meconium can range from firm pellets to pasty consistency and is t ..
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Meconium Impaction/Retention - Do You Know the Signs?
Equine Podiatry and Lameness Centre - Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Mother's Milk - Everything You Need To Know About Colostrum
Equine Podiatry and Lameness Centre - Friday, September 14, 2018

‘There is nothing better than Mother’s Milk’, but why is this first milk known as colostrum so important to our newborn foals? What is colostrum? Colostrum is the thick, sticky, yellow-wh ..
Know The Normal Stages Of Labour
Equine Podiatry and Lameness Centre - Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Knowing the normal stages of labour in your mare can be crucial in knowing when you need to call your veterinarian. Read below the 3 stages of labour in a step by step guide. STAGE 1 Init ..
Five Tips For Preparing For The Foaling Season
Equine Podiatry and Lameness Centre - Wednesday, July 18, 2018

1. Know Your Mare’s Due Date The gestation period of a mare is normally 330-362 days. You will find a great gestation calculator at - https://thehorse.com/tools/mare-gestation-calculato ..
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