Just like human children, foals can deteriorate rapidly if early stages of illness aren’t detected. Taking note of subtle changes or behaviours in your newborn can be vital in knowing what normal  ..

Have you got a new foal on the way? Organising a foal health check is a must for all of your new four legged friends. It is important that newborn foals receive a proper veterinary examination wit ..

We often see articles for mare preparation for the breeding season but what about stallions? Being 50% of the breeding pair, these guys should not be overlooked in preparation for the breeding sea ..

Before looking for abnormalities when assessing a newborn foal, it is important to have a thorough understanding of what is normal. Below are eight key characteristics of normal foal behaviour to  ..

Breeding your broodmare is a big decision. There are so many things to consider… stallion choices, reproductive options, veterinary costs and so much more! The ultimate goal is to have a he ..

1. Know Your Mare’s Due Date The gestation period of a mare is normally 330-362 days. You will find a great gestation calculator at - https://thehorse.com/tools/mare-gestation-calculato ..

1. GET REGULAR! Regular dental examinations are key to maintaining a healthy mouth. Horses teeth continue to grow throughout the horses life to compensate for the high degree of wear of abrasi ..

Over the past two decades our knowledge and understanding of worm burdens in the horse has changed significantly. Traditional thinking was to attempt to completely rid horses of worms – this invol ..

What is your equine emergency plan? This month we are all about FIRST AID at Scone Equine Group! When it comes to equine emergencies, having a clear plan in place is the best prevention for a  ..

A recent article published by Schemann et al in the Australian Veterinary Journal has found there is no evidence to suggest the Hendra virus vaccine affects Thoroughbred race horse performance. Th ..