e-Tip of the Month

[April 2008]

Tips for Weaning a Foal

The following management tips can facilitate the production of healthy, strong weanlings:

• Provide creep feed early to a foal to supplement a mare’s milk.
  
  

• Feed a diet that is formulated specifically for a foal and weanling.
  
  
• Use a gradual weaning system to decrease stress at weaning time.
  
  
• Provide free exercise for a growing horse to promote skeletal development.
  
  
• Work with your veterinarian on a vaccination and deworming program for your foal.
  
  
• Work with your farrier on a trimming schedule for your foal.

 

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