What must accompany a foal under five months of age during sale?

When a foal under five months of age is sold, it must be accompanied by its dam (mother). This requirement is in place primarily for the health and well-being of the foal. Young foals depend on their mothers for nutrition, especially as they are still nursing, and they benefit from the maternal bond for socialization and learning proper behavior.

This practice helps ensure that the foal continues to receive necessary care and support during its early development stages. It also facilitates better adjustment for the foal as it transitions to a new environment. Additional documents such as health certificates or bills of sale may be important, but the requirement for a foal to be sold with its dam emphasizes the significance of the maternal bond in the early life of the animal.