
MRI scans show weaning horses at 6 months (the standard practice) significantly alters the foals’ brains. A longer connection to moms leads to healthier brains and better eating habits
https://www.zmescience.com/science/mri-scans-reveal-how-early-weaning-rewires-a-foals-brain-for-the-worse/
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There’s probably a similar connection for all mammals, timelines not withstanding.
Really interesting read. I recommend the study over the article. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-66729-1
This is the kind of niche content I’m here for
In America some women only get 4 week maternity leave, even if they have had a C secrion…seeing why the populace is so fucked?!!
I think that’s any mammal.