Ensure a healthy pregnancy for your horse

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For the best chance of keeping a clear health status, only allow your mare to mix with other late pregnant mares who have a clean bill of health
Observe mares in late pregnancy very carefully — at least twice a day. The sooner a possible complication is picked up, the greater chance of avoiding an abortion
Vaccinate against equine herpes. The vaccine is given at approximately two-month intervals on three occasions during the second half of pregnancy
Any changes in udder development or signs of lactation should be noted. Running milk from a prematurely enlarged udder is a very bad sign in a pregnant mare
The hindquarters and perineal (vulval) area of the mare should be checked. If there is any discharge, veterinary assistance should be sought

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