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Video on When to Wean a Foal

Name: Ask the Vet - When to wean a foal
Uploaded: 2020-01-10T00:00-05:00
Description: In this Ask the Vet video, Dr. Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer a viewer question on when to wean a mini-colt. They discuss why some young horses may be ready to wean earlier than others, the difference in weaning times between wild and domesticated horses, as well as the methods for separating the foal from the mare to facilitate weaning.

Updated September 22, 2025

In this Ask the Vet video, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer a viewer question on when to wean a mini-colt. They discuss why some young horses may be ready to wean earlier than others, the difference in weaning times between wild and domesticated horses, as well as the methods for separating the foal from the mare to facilitate weaning.

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SmartPak Equine, LLC strongly encourages you to consult your veterinarian regarding specific questions about your horse's health. This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, and is purely educational.