by mvadminpip | Mar 24, 2022 | foal, Horse Health, Horse Parasites, Vaccination
By Dr Beth Watson Bsc DVM How does the immune system work? The key role of the immune system is to recognise and destroy anything it recognises as foreign and potentially harmful to the body. Once alerted to the presence of an invader, or antigen, white blood cells...
by mvadminpip | Oct 13, 2020 | Equine Reproduction, foal, Horse Health
By Dr Ross Wallace Bsc BVMS (hons) MANZCVS (eq surg) Foaling down your own mare can be daunting prospect for even the most seasoned horse person. Despite this, the process of getting your mare pregnant, following the pregnancy scans and then finally seeing the end...
by mvadminpip | Aug 24, 2018 | Equine Reproduction, foal, Horse Health
Post-foaling Examination and IgG Testing: This is our first opportunity to check the health of the mare and foal after foaling. We recommend that this exam happens within the first 24 hours of the foal’s life. One of the most important parts of this examination is to...
