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Foal Heat

Last Updated: July 16, 2008

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Postpartum mares will have a "foal heat" approximately seven to 14 days following foaling. Heat refers to estrus, the period of days of active follicular growth, ovulation, and behavioral receptivity to breeding.

For more information, see Foal Heat Mares.

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