In order to protect the initial investment in the foal and to optimize its health and productivity after birth, horse owners should practice good horse management, including gentling, halter breaking, creep feeding, and overall health care. This publication outlines management steps a horse owner can take during the preweaning phase of the foal’s life to ensure optimum health and future productivity of the foal.
During the preweaning, or suckling, phase of the foal’s life, the foal is growing rapidly. It
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