LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The chilly nights of late winter and early spring mark the height of foaling season on thoroughbred farms across the Bluegrass. Soon after they're born, healthy foals stand upright ...

Foals are, by nature, curious little creatures so expect them to thoroughly investigate their surroundings, sticking their ...

An orphan foal still needs another mare or a person to provide milk and care, especially during the first vital days of life. “The most immediate need for foals orphaned at birth is getting the animal ...

Ensuring that the foals receive their mother’s first milk, known as colostrum, is critical, as it contains antibodies that protect them from disease. Foals also need a clean, dry environment, careful ...

Predicting equine delivery dates can be tricky, but a mare's body and behavior offers clues that the big day is drawing near.