During the lecture, she will discuss regular timing for evaluation of the mare, routine management (including vaccination and deworming), and signs of giving birth or of impending abortion. Specific topics such as twins, fetal gender identification, and placentitis also will be covered.

“I was shocked when I learned about hoof mechanism and how blood is circulated throughout the horse’s body,” she said. “I didn’t know the foot plays a critical role in the cardiovascular system. Working on this project has changed the way I look at what surface my horse is on, how he reacts, and what he’s communicating to me.”

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