Foal Gestation Calculator / Mare Care Calendar
Mark your Day-Planner as Easy as 1, 2, 3. Fill in lines 1. and 2., Calculate on line 3.
1. Enter
the last date the mare was bred:
2.
Enter estimated gestation period in days:
Normally calculated at 340 days/48-49 wks.
(Pregnancy most often results in live foals between 320-370 days)
days
Week 2 (2 weeks to 18 days)
- First Ultrasound or palpation to detect pregnancy
(14 days is the
earliest pregnancy can be detected)
/ /
Week
4 ~ 1st Month
- Second ultrasound or palpation to detect heart beat.
(24 days
is the earliest a heartbeat can be detected).
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Week
12 ~ 3rd Month
- Give all vaccinations/ innoculations recommended for
your area - Worm the Mare
Week
44 ~ 11th Month - Give all vaccinations/ innoculations recommended for
your area
so mare produces antibodies in colostrum.
-
Worm the Mare
- Begin watching for waxing and other signs of early foaling.
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Due
Date
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Disclaimer:
It is the mare owner's responsibility to consult their veterinarian
in regards to broodmare health care.
This is a guideline for a
personal use Calendar Only.
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