Pregnant mare important dates

Average Gestation = 340 days (can range from 320 – 370+ days)

Recommended Examinations

Day Post Breeding/OvulationReason
Day 14 – 16Check for pregnancy; important to check for twins
Day 28 – 30Visualize fetal heartbeat; confirm there are no twins

Optional Examinations

Day Post Breeding/OvulationReason
Day 35 – 40If mare aborts after this day, she will not come back into heat until next season
Day 60 – 70Determine gender of fetus
Day 110 – 130Determine gender of fetus
Late FallConfirm mare is still pregnant before winter

Recommended Vaccinations

Day Post Breeding/OvulationVaccineReason
Month 5EHV-1 (Prodigy)Prevent abortion due to EHV-1
Month 7EHV-1 (Prodigy)Prevent abortion due to EHV-1
Month 9EHV-1 (Prodigy)Prevent abortion due to EHV-1
4-6 weeks prior to foalingPre-foaling vaccinesBoost antibodies in colostrum for foal

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