Colorado State University Equine Reproduction Center and Laboratory

01/12/2026

Our Equine Reproduction Management short course starts today! 🥳

01/07/2026

📣Foaling Season is here!

Need a refresher? Our online short course is self-paced and only $100!

The specific goals of the course are to provide practical information on care of the late-term pregnant mare, how to predict impending foaling, the normal series of events during an uneventful foaling, early recognition of a dystocia plus when/how to intervene and when to call for assistance, how to stimulate breathing to resuscitate a foal following birth, how to evaluate an equine placenta and recognize important abnormalities, review post-partum complications of the mare, discuss how to provide routine care to a newborn foal, outline common medical problems of neonatal foals, and review developmental milestones that occur during the first year of a foal’s life. This course is designed to provide foaling attendants with critical information needed to make appropriate decisions in difficult situations that will hopefully lead to a positive outcome regarding the health and well-being of both the mare and her newborn foal.

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https://csuvetce.com/catalog/equine/foaling-and-foal-care/

01/06/2026

FOALING SEASON IS UPON US! Do you have any mares due soon? Here's what to expect when you're expecting (a foal): 🐴

If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you're almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated. However, being a prepared and informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great start.

Here are some things you can do to prepare for the arrival of the foal:

• Consult with your veterinarian well in advance of the birth. Know how to reach your regular veterinarian after hours and ask about a back-up or referring veterinarian in case your regular horse doctor is not available.

• Clean and disinfect the stall as thoroughly as possible. Provide adequate bedding.

• Wash the mare's udder, v***a and hindquarters with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly.

• Wrap the mare's tail with a clean wrap when you observe the first stage of labor. Be sure that the wrap is not applied too tightly or left on too long, as it can cut off circulation and permanently damage the tail.

• Time each stage of labor to help you keep accurate track of the mare's progress. Take written notes! When you're worried or anxious, your perception of time can become distorted.

As always, these are general guidelines, and you should contact your veterinarian for more information specific to your situation. Good luck!

01/05/2026

Mini Mic Monday 🎤 - AAEP Edition
Dr. Brody Klinglesmith, ERL DVM Intern 2024-2025🐴
Bar E North Breeding and Performance Horses, Kiowa CO

01/01/2026

✨A Breeding Season wish for you✨

May your donor mares be nice and ovulate twice,
Your carry own mares lenient, Fed Ex obedient,
Your foals healthy, your clients wealthy,
Your stallions polite and your season bright!

Cheers to 2026!

12/29/2025

Mini Mic Monday 🎤 - AAEP Edition
Dr. Kristen Loncar, ERL Resident 2013-2015 🐴
Equine Medical Services, Columbia MO

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the ERC team! 🎄⛄

12/22/2025

Mini Mic Monday 🎤 - AAEP Edition
Dr. Melissa Prell, ERL Resident 2016-2018 🐴
Peterson Smith Advanced Fertility Center, Summerfield FL

12/15/2025

Great news from the North Pole: Santa Claus' reindeer have been officially cleared for their Christmas Eve journey following their annual veterinary checkup by the AVMA.

12/15/2025

Mini Mic Monday 🎤
Javier Funes, ERC Resident 🩺

12/11/2025

FOALING SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! Is your foaling kit stocked and ready to go?

If this is your first foaling or you don’t know where to start, this graphic lists a few essentials for you to include. Having these items ready several weeks before your mare’s due date will mean less stress and scrambling at the last minute trying to acquire what you need.

As always, your veterinarian is your best source of information. Consult your horse doctor for additional recommendations for your kit and for training on how to properly use these tools to assist your mare during and after delivery!

12/10/2025

🎤Dr. Dale Kelley (OSU) breaks down "Navigating the Breeding Season with Mares"

👉If you have a "problem mare" or hard breeder, it's important to make a plan with your veterinarian BEFORE the breeding season starts.

This is the on-demand recording of the American Association of Equine Practitioners webinar with Dale Kelley, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT. The webinar was recorded Oc...