{"id":499,"date":"2023-04-13T03:29:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T03:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flipsideviber.net\/?p=499"},"modified":"2023-08-08T00:14:04","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T00:14:04","slug":"how-long-are-horses-pregnant-gestation-period-vet-reviewed-science-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/flipsideviber.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/13\/how-long-are-horses-pregnant-gestation-period-vet-reviewed-science-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Are Horses Pregnant? (Gestation Period) Vet Reviewed Science & Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mare Cycle Seasons<\/a>
\nFactors Affecting Gestation<\/a>
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The length of a pregnancy varies greatly across the animal kingdom. Our canine friends have about a 2-month gestation, a human pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, and African elephants are pregnant for about 22 months. But what about horses? How long are they pregnant?<\/p>\n

The average gestation length for a mare can last 320 to 380 days, with the average being 338 to 345 days. On average, gestation lasts for 11 months in mares.<\/b>\u00a0Aside from knowing how long a horse\u2019s pregnancy will last, there is much more to be learned for those considering breeding their horse and making sure she has a healthy, safe pregnancy.<\/p>\n

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When Do Mares Cycle?<\/h2>\n

As a horse owner, it is important to know a mare\u2019s cycle timings and what to expect. This is especially true when you plan to breed her. Mares are seasonally polyestrous, so understanding the seasons is an important part of the process.<\/p>\n

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