Q2E - Space requirements for mares kept with their foals until weaning

Key Points

• The goal is to establish guidelines for adequate space for mares and their foals until the weaning process.
• Review of existing guidelines and practices related to space for mares and foals
• Consultation with equine welfare experts
• Development of recommendations for government policy workers
• Identification of key factors affecting space needs for mares and foals
• Proposed minimum space requirements for optimal welfare
• Clarification of guidelines for EU Member States regarding mare-foal housing