The mare gestation calculator helps you calculate horse pregnancy milestones based on breed-specific gestation periods.
The reproductive health of the mares is essential for a healthy and successful breeding and also ensuring the well being of both the female horse (mare) and the foal (baby horse). By utilizing our mare gestation calculator you can determine the due date (foaling day) and provide you a full timeline about everything that you need to know about the gestation.
The typical gestation period for the female horse (mare) varies from 320 to 360 days after mating, and with an average based period is about 340 days or 11 months. However there are several factors that can affect the duration, including the female horse age, health, and its breeding condition.
Foaling is the process of the female horse giving birth to a baby horse (foal). This is a crucial period to ensure good health of both the female horse and the newborn foal that requiring proper care, safety, and monitoring.
Our mare gestation calculator is specifically designed to easily estimate the due date (foaling) based on the breeding date and the mare type. The calculation process is simple and straightforward, you just need to fill in the input details:
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Here is how mare gestation is calculated to estimate the foaling date:
To estimate the due date of the delivery:
Foaling Date = Mating Date + 340 days (approximately 11 months)
As our calculator not only provides the earliest and latest possible foaling date but also the comprehensive timeline.
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Determining that your female horse (mare) is pregnant or not, it involves observing different signs and behaviors. The adult female horse will show early signs of pregnancy, which include:
The veterinarian can confirm the pregnancy of the mare via palpation or ultrasound approximately 15 days after the breeding.
The gestation period of a mare varies depending on the breed type, but on average, an adult female horse's (mare's) pregnancy lasts for about 320 to 365 days. e.g, a Thoroughbred mare's gestation period is typically between 320 and 340 days, while Draft horse (mare) could be pregnant for 340 to 365 days.
Typically, a female horse (mare) can breed again about 7 to 10 days after the foaling but also depending on her health, that period is known as "foal heat". However, it's often recommended to wait until the second estrus cycle which is approximately 30 days post-foaling.
A pregnant female horse (mare) needs a balanced grain mix, high-quality forage, and vitamin-mineral supplements. You can consult your veterinarian for the best advice based on the pregnancy stage of the female horse (mare).
You must keep an eye on many things for a healthy foaling delivery. First, ensure the area where the female horse (mare) will give birth is safe, clean, and quiet. Monitor signs that show she is going into labor, e.g., restlessness and nesting. You must keep your vet's contact information nearby, and the necessary supplies should be ready for the foal's birth.
There are some signs a female horse (mare) will show when she is close to foaling, which include:
Closely monitoring these signs will help you get ready for the foal's birth.
There are three stages of female horse's (mare's) pregnancy: early, mid, and late.
Complications during a mare's pregnancy can include twin pregnancies, placentitis (inflammation of the placenta), and abortion. Regular veterinary check-ups can help detect and manage these issues early.
After birthing a foal, make sure the female horse (mare) is healthy. Please consider monitoring any problems like infections or distress the mare could experience. Take care with high-quality feed and clean water, and allow female horse (mother) to bond with her foal. Veterinary checkups are necessary to ensure the foal and female horse (mother of foal) are healthy.
A female horse (mare) can show symptoms of pregnancy, but she may not be pregnant due to hormone imbalance and other factors. But thankful to the veterinarian, who can diagnose and manage false pregnancy in female horse (mare).