by Star Milling Co. | Apr 12, 2019 | Breeding, Equine Care, Foals, Life Stages
Here are a few interesting equine pregnancy facts as we await the spring delivery of new foals. The average gestation period for a mare is 340 days or 11 months. Mares typically mate in the summer and give birth in the spring. Mares are not ‘eating for two’ during...
by Star Milling Co. | Mar 7, 2018 | Diseases, Equine Care, First Aid, Life Stages
As horse owners, we want to make sure our horses stay as healthy as possible. Part of that responsibility includes understanding common equine diseases, so that we can prevent them before they start. Here’s some quick facts on the virus EHV-1. EHV-1 is a respiratory...
by Star Milling Co. | Feb 27, 2018 | Breeding, Equine Care, Foals, Life Stages
It’s winter, and that means if you have a pregnant mare, she’s pretty pregnant right now! She’ll have her foal in the fast approaching spring. As you get everything ready for baby’s arrival, don’t forget the importance of nutrition. Your mare is supporting a...
by Star Milling Co. | Feb 27, 2018 | Breeding, Equine Care, Foals, Life Stages
Congratulations! You’re now the proud human parent of a beautiful bouncing baby! New foals are such a joy to have in the barn. Watching them explore the world around them and grow into their potential is such a wonderful experience. As with all babies, foals grow...