Pregnancy & Foaling Aids

Foaling time is exciting, but also stressful! With Valley Vet’s horse pregnancy and foaling aids, you can ensure you are prepared for a safe delivery. From mare foaling predictor kits to life-saving Seramune Oral IgG for immune support, we provide the essentials for every stage of labor. Shop our full selection today and get the reliable equipment you need for a healthy mare and foal.

Stages of Foaling Care

Successful breeding requires careful monitoring through every phase of the mare's pregnancy and delivery.

• Pre-Foaling: Track your mare’s gestation and monitor changes in her milk to predict labor within 12 hours. This saves you from endless nights of waiting and ensures you are present when she begins to foal.
• During Foaling: Be in a clean, quiet environment and monitor the delivery to make sure the foal’s airway is clear immediately upon birth.
• Post-Care: A foal’s survival depends on the first few hours of life. If a foal cannot nurse to receive natural colostrum, providing immediate Seramune Oral IgG protection is critical to prevent immunodeficiency.

Key Pregnancy & Foaling Products

• Foaling Kits: Be prepared for your mare’s foaling with Vet Foaling Kits. Recommended most by veterinarians to assist in a successful delivery.

Recommend Products: Vet Foaling Kit

• Predictor Kits: A simple kit that allows you to predict within 12 hours when a mare will foal. You can monitor the changes in her milk as she progresses closer to foaling, to save you endless nights waiting up for your mare to foal.

Recommend Products: Mare Foaling Predictor Kit, Mare Foaling Predictor Kit Refill Test Strips

• Milking Systems: If the foal is having trouble nursing, you can safely collect the mare’s colostrum using a hand-held, trigger-operated vacuum pump. These systems are designed to be the safest and most effective way to collect essential milk without harming the mare.

Recommend Products: Udderly EZ Mare Milker or Ultimate Ez Milking System

Preparation & Usage

Whether you are a first-time owner or an experienced breeder, it's important to prepare for delivery:

• For New Breeders: Start with an all-in-one foaling kit and a predictor kit.
• For Large Operations: Use a high-capacity milking system and professional breeding supplies when managing multiple mares.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you need for foaling?

A: At a minimum, have a kit with sterile sleeves and antiseptic, a labor predictor, and supplemental IgG in case the foal has trouble nursing.

What are signs a horse is in labor?

A: Common signs include "waxing" (beads of colostrum appearing on the teats), a dropped abdomen, and enlarged udders. Behaviorally, the mare may become restless, pace, or sweat. Testing her milk calcium levels is the most accurate way to confirm if labor will occur within 12 hours.