Title: Explain management practices when caring for a mare and foal from birth until weaning.
Course: Equine Science, Advanced (18104-II) > Section: Caring for the Mare and Foal

Explanation should include describing how to care for a postpartum mare and a newborn foal.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What dewormer should be administered to the mare on the day of foaling?
- Why would an enema be used on a foal?
- What is meconium?
- Why is it important for the foal’s digestive tract to begin functioning immediately after birth?
- What is applied to the foal’s navel following birth?
- When should the foal attempt to stand and nurse?
- Why is colostrum so important to the health of a foal?
- What is the typical weaning age of a foal?
- What methods are used to wean a foal?