Witnessing the birth of an animal can be a beautiful experience, but it can also be stressful or even scary if things do not go as planned. While most animals can give birth with little to no human interference, it’s still important to be prepared and watch for signs that help is needed.
Dr. Leslie Easterwood, a clinical assistant professor of equine community practice at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, discusses the normal birthing process in horses, also known as foaling, as well as how to best care for a foal in the first hours of its life.
With horses, the foaling process goes by relatively quickly, so it’s important to closely monitor a mare that is getting close to its due date.