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Miniature Horse Foaling
Just like the dwarf dog breeds, vets say that the miniature horse industry experiences a higher risk of foaling problems than large horse breeds. Some miniature horse breeder forums on the Internet look like obituary columns with reports of pregnant mares and baby foals dying with disturbing regularity.
Proper breeding practices for miniature horses can be very expensive, with significant investment in genetic out-crossing and the hospital and vet fees that are required to ensure the safest possible miniature horse mare foaling.
Vets claim that Miniature Horse foaling problems (i.e. dystocia, red bag delivery) can kill the foal within minutes and many vets consider it reckless not to have your miniature horse mare foal in an equine medical facility where proper medical personnel and surgical facilities are immediately available to save the life of the mare and foal.
The common problems issues involved with miniature horse foaling include:
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Horse Hospitals
and miniature horse foaling
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Miniature horse size and foaling risk
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Miniature Horse Pre-natal Problems
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Mare Foaling Problems
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Foal delivery & death risks
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Miniature horse dystocia
- Miniature horse twin foals
Remember, a horse hospital with full birthing facilities can save a miniature horse's life in cases where a Caesarian section is required. More important, many horse hospitals have a foal watch facility where a vet will on-hand to assist with the delivery anytime, day or night.
Don't cut corners. Unless you are medically trained and can be available within minutes of the onset of labor, failing to utilize equine birthing facilities could make you directly responsible for the death of an innocent mare or foal.
Horse Foaling Books
Here are some recommended books on horse foaling:
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Mini Pony Sales
Horse Charity
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