Why is hospitalization recommended for miniature horse foaling?
Some Vets say that the smaller the miniature horse, the greater the risk of congenital defects (dwarfism) and foaling delivery problems. It is well-know that foaling in an equine medical facility will reduce the odds of fatalities. Dr. Lisa C. Beagan, DVM, speaks to the foaling risks in a VetCentric Magazine article: “Unfortunately, because of their small stature, miniature horses are prone to dystocia or difficulty during labor. The conception and live foal rates for miniature horses are therefore lower than those of standard-sized horses.” Andrea Rollins published that American Miniature Horses have a high percentage of foaling problems: “the Miniature horse has a very high percentage of difficult deliveries, red bags, and foals that cannot break the sac and thus suffocate. A mare should have an assisted birth at all times” How does a miniature horse hospital help saves lives? There appear to be many compelling reasons to have your miniature horse mare foal in an environment with tra
