Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board   Topics Page Register Profile Log Out Help     New Posts Last 1|3|7 Days Search Tree View   Posting is restricted to registered board members only to prevent spamming of the board. We regret the necessity of this action, but hope you will appreciate the importance of the integrity of the board. Registration is free and information provided during the process will not be submitted to third parties. How Early can a Healthy Foal be born Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board » Pregnant Mare and the Newborn Foal - Volume 1 » How Early can a Healthy Foal be born « Previous Next » Author Message   Sweetfiddler (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 68.154.249.97 Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 10:39 am:        What is the earliest a foal can be born and be healthy? My mare is due April 19th, but her last foal was a full month early and was lost. Am very excited and worried. THank You!   Kathee McGuire Breeding Stock Username: Katheekj Post Number: 115 Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 06:35 pm:        Full grown horses need to carry at least 300 days and preferable at least 320. The range is 320 to 370. The thing with horses is that they stay in until they are done. A foal born at 320 days and a foal born at 370 days are not premature or late. It just depends on the foal's gestation development speed. As I understand, a foal will not survive under 300 days, but a foal that is born at 320 days or over can still have problems and not survive. In fact, it can be considered "premature" over 320 if it is not finished developing. I know this is confusing, but they just don't compare to humans and other animals in this area. Please note that opinions, product information, advice or suggestions posted on this bulletin board are not necessarily those of the management at Equine-Reproduction.com nor does the maintenance of the post position indicate an implicit or any endorsement of that information, opinion or product. Further, although we have the greatest respect for the posters offering assistance here, you are advised to seek a consultation with your veterinarian prior to using information obtained from this board if it is of a veterinary nature. Proud to be sponsored and supported by: Home of the world-famous INRA '96 extender! For your Veterinary Ultrasounding Needs Hamilton Research Inc - Home of the Equitainer Exodus Breeders Supply An Industry Leader in Equine Veterinary Products! Your Compounding Pharmacy for Reproductive Needs! Quality Tanks at Competitive Prices! Safe, affordable breeding stocks! International Veterinary Information Service MAIN PAGE | INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES | SHORTCOURSES | SERVICES FROZEN STALLIONS | FREEZING LOCATIONS | SUPPLIES | BOOKS | LINKS EQUINE REPRODUCTION E-MAIL LIST | SEMEN CALCULATOR | BULLETIN BOARD SITEMAP | CONTACT US