The health of a pregnant mare
directly correlates with the health
of her foal
Foals from mares with comprised health have
greater odds of death
greater odds of death
- 19x = Abnormal placenta
- 8x = History of illness during pregnancy
- 21x = Foals with seizures (in the first 24 hours)
- 6x = Foals with complications (during hospitalization)
Up to 15% of mares may
experience serious complications
after foaling
Retained placentas and uterine infections are some of the most common problems, as well as cervical tears, vaginal bruising and tears, poor milk production, mastitis, and rectal-vaginal tears.