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Foaling - what you need to know

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Foaling - what you need to know

Breeding from your mare is both an exciting and anxious time. It is important that you are able to recognize the start of foaling (labor) and its different stages. You can then enjoy the experience, reassured that you know what to do if problems occur.

A newborn foal
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