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HomeTag "Planning for foal soundness"

How to Manage Foals for Soundness

May 18, 2010 by Butler2318 Category: Equine Soundness, Foal soundness, Horse Care, Horse Foot Care, Horse Owner Tips 2 comments Tags: competency in equine foot care, Foal's development, hoof growth, Planning for foal soundness, soundness exam

Foal limb soundness begins before a foal is born. It involves considerations of nature (genetic) and nurture (environment). Genetic factors include inherited conformation and behavioral traits from the stallion and mare. Environmental factors include physical space in the mare’s uterus, nutrition, training and disease prevention. Choosing a mating that has a good chance of producing […]

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