Dummy Foals LAST Chance! Foaling season is here, and as breeding season approaches, it’s crucial to be prepared for potential complications—including Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome (NMS), also known as dummy foal syndrome. This condition affects a newborn foal’s neurological function, often leaving them unresponsive and unable to nurse, putting their survival at risk. At EPIC, we’ve seen firsthand how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can change the outcome for these foals. What Causes Dummy Foa

4.9K views · 129 reactions | Learn all about the foaling down process thanks to Rosemont Stud's Freya Rees-Jones. | 7HorseRacing | Facebook

1.7M views · 23K reactions | Guess that foal & foaling season! | Katie Van Slyke | Facebook

Foaling: 1. Act of giving birth in mares (female horses) 2. Typically occurs after 320-340 days of gestation 3. Normal foaling process: - Mare prepares a safe area - Water breaks and foal emerges - Mare stands and encourages foal to stand Pre-foaling signs: 1. Enlarged udder 2. Teat waxing 3. Restlessness 4. Nesting behavior Post-foaling care: 1. Ensure foal nurses within 1-2 hours 2. Monitor mare and foal health 3. Provide adequate nutrition and shelter Other options: b) Lambing: Giving birth i