Title: Explain the foaling process.
Course: Equine Science, Advanced (18104-II) > Section: Caring for the Mare and Foal

Explanation should include

- listing indications of approaching parturition
- describing actions to take in the foaling process
- taking action based on foal presentation to correct certain situations and aid the process
- listing essential ways to offer assistance in the foaling process
- listing conditions requiring veterinarian assistance.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What items should be included in a foaling kit?
- What are three signs that a mare is one week from foaling?
- What are indicators of a mare being in stage two of labor?
- How long should it take for a mare to pass the placenta after foaling?
- When are placental membranes expelled?
- What happens if the placental membranes are not expelled?
- When is veterinary assistance required?