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Rotavirus

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Horses can suffer from a number of viral diseases, infection with Rotavirus is just one of many. If you are considering breeding your horse you …

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Preparing your mare for breeding

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There are many factors to consider before you breed from your mare. It is important to consider the costs, time and expertise required to breed …

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Pregnancy in the mare – health and well-being

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As with human pregnancy, the first few days are the most critical. During the first month, there is a 10-15% chance that the embryo will be resorbed. …

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Neonatal problems

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When your mare is having a foal it can be a very stressful time for you and the mare. It is important that you know what to expect so that you …

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Fostering

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Sometimes, unfortunately, a foal needs to be fostered on to another mare; this can be a difficult time for all concerned. The main reasons why …

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Foaling – what you need to know

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Breeding from your mare is both an exciting and anxious time. It is important that you are …

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Failure of passive transfer

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When your mare is having a foal it can be a very stressful time for you and the mare. It …

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Dourine

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Dourine, also known as covering sickness or genital glanders, is a serious condition that can result in mortality; the mortality rate is thought …

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Contagious equine metritis (CEM)

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In the UK, isolation of the Contagious Equine Metritis Organism is notifiable by law. This is a statutory requirement under the Infectious Diseases …

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Castration

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Castration is one of the most commonly performed equine surgical procedures. Most operations go well and wounds heal uneventfully, with your horse …

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