Rare birth of twin foals at University of Minnesota Vet Center

Fewer than 1 percent of births of twin foals are successful. But after 3 weeks of constant care at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine, Henry and William are headed home.

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[u9y3b900]

i had a mare have twins on me (had no idea she was pregnant, she isnt my mare) neither twin survived, was heartbreaking, especially for the mare, lucky these miracles made it, wish our situation has as lucky.

[skiljathegirl]

It´s still not woth taking the risk...most never make it to birth.

[shadowkitty56]

Anybody know how these two are doing now?

[HorsesRcul]

their sooo cute!

[breyersnstuff]

Quite a few years ago, one of our mares had twins, and they both lived. I know that normally one dies, or both, or eventually one dies, but they are both healty 5 year olds! Gelding and a mare.

[kimalinggill]

Is that a South African accent I hear? :) Congratulations on your babies. We have also got a young foal who is a bag of beans

[thexashes]

@sunsdomain So the legs dont bow and grow straight.

[sunsdomain]

I hope the little guys are still doing well. What was the purpose of the hind leg splints?

[dbertobis]

How are they now doing? Can you please tell?

[JenniferFoss]

there is a benefit at gallopings hills on the 19th

[garnetlover247]

What a miracle and fast thinking. I am in awe. Congratulations and good luck!

[JHarkola]

Lovely story! Congratulations!

[meswaab]

How did Jose get in there?