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Could my mare still be pregnant?

Updated On December 18th, 2016

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | unspayed

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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The gestation length of a horse is 320-362 days. If Buttermilk is still within this time period, then yes she could still be pregnant. Unfortunately, this question is slightly vague, and I do not know if she was previously pregnant and lost the pregnancy, or if she was mated a while ago and you are wondering when she may be due. I recommend posing again with more detail so that the experts can better help you with your query.

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