The Mare Gestation Calculator helps you calculate horse pregnancy milestones based on breed-specific gestation periods.
The mares will show early signs of pregnancy which include::
A veterinarian can confirm the pregnancy via palpation or an ultrasound approximately 15 days after breeding.
The gestation period varies depending on the breed, but on average, an adult female horse (mare) carries the foal for about 320 to 365 days. For example, a Thoroughbred mare's gestation period is typically between 320 and 340 days, while Draft horse could gestate for 340 to 365 days.
Typically, a female horse (mare) can breed again around 7 to 10 days after foaling, that period is known as "foal heat". However, it's often recommended to wait until the second estrus cycle which is approximately around 30 days post-foaling.
A pregnant female horse(mare) needs a balanced grain mix, high-quality forage, and vitamin-mineral supplements. You can consult your veterinarian for the best advice based on the female horse(mare) pregnancy stage, and the breed is recommended.
You must keep an eye on many things for a healthy foaling delivery. First, ensure the area where the female horse(mare) will give birth is safe, clean, and quiet. Monitor signs that show she is going into labor, e.g., restlessness and nesting. You must keep your vet's contact information nearby, and the necessary supplies should be ready for the foal's birth.
There are some signs a female horse(mare) will show when she close to foaling, which include:
Closely monitoring these signs will help you get ready for the foal's birth.
There are three stages of female horse(mare) pregnancy: early, mid, and late.
Complications during mare pregnancy can include twin pregnancies, placentitis (inflammation of the placenta), and abortion. Regular veterinary check-ups can help detect and manage these issues early.
After birthing a foal, make sure the female horse(mare) is healthy. Please consider monitoring any problems like infections or distress the mare could experience.
Take care with high-quality feed and clean water, and allow female horse(mother) to bond with their foal. Veterinary checkups are necessary to ensure the foal and female horse(mother of foal) are healthy.
A female horse(mare) can show symptoms of pregnancy, but she may not be pregnant due to hormone imbalance and other factors. But thankful to the veterinarian who can diagnose and manage false pregnancy in female horse(mare).