Understanding the Broodmare

Learn how to properly care for a mare before she becomes pregnant, during pregnancy, and after foaling. Breeding, artificial insemination, inoculation, and routine veterinary care are also covered. Intended for the novice and the experienced owner alike, the book answers many of the whys behind broodmare management practices and veterinary treatments.

Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, owns Early Winter Equine in Lansing, New York. The practice focuses on primary care of mares and foals and performance horse problems.