PPT-Foaling

What is the proper care of the mare and foal during and after foaling Definitions Fetus An unborn offspring of a mammal Colostrum The first secretion from the mammary glands after giving birth rich in antibodies. The expected birth of a foal from a favorite mare is an exciting but worrying time for many horse owners. Ideally, help and advice should be sought from your veterinarian or someone with experience in  Brown Gauze (wrap mare’s tail)  Betadine Solution or diluted nolvasan solution (dip navel)  navel)  Enema (Fl eet) Available at pharmacies/grocery stores ་ – Pippa Peacock BA VetMB CertVR MRCVS Most foaling’s, even in maiden mares, will happen without difficulty or the need for intervention and result in the birth of a healthy foal but it variation in pregnancy lengths (normal foals havedays and as long as 400 days), making it dif Jennets not only show various combinations of signs prior to foaling, but unlike horse mares, they can and do foal at any time of the day or night, so close observation is important. In general we ha By Katherine Taylor. Inbreeding. When genetic relatives breed with one another. Effects?. Loss of . heterozygosity. across the entire genome. I. ncrease. . in reproductive depression . Decrease in overall fitness. Terms. Foal: young horse – up to one year of age. Filly: young female, up to 3 years of age. Colt: young male, up to 3 years of age. Gelding: castrated male horse. Mare: mature female, 4+ years. Animal Science. When can a mare be bred? . Peak time is between April to June. Prime age of mare for breeding is 3-10 years old. The best age is 3 years old. Mares over 13 may have difficult time if they have never foaled before. Jennets not only show various combinations of signs prior to foaling, but unlike horse mares, they can and do foal at any time of the day or night, so close observation is important. In general we ha and Foaling The expected birth of a foal from a favourite mare is an exciting but worrying time for many hor se owners. Ideally, help and advice should be sought from your veterinarian or someone w Reproductive . Physiology of the Mare. Includes: . Vulva. Vagina. Cervix. Uterus. Oviducts. O. varies. Female Reproductive Anatomy. C. onsists of:. Labia, Clitoris, Vestibule. P. urpose. ?. P. rotect from entrance . b red to avoid the stress of the procedure(s) and avoid sedation while pregnant. It is recommended that pregnant mares be transported only when necessary. The mare should be moved to the Equine R Remem ber, every these are just general guidelines *NEVER try to pull the foa !* Pulling can cause damage to the mare’s repro tract, the foal, or prematurely tear the umbilical cord causing t ULg. DVM, M. Sc., Ph. D., Diplomate ECAR. Plan. Procedure. Surgery. Post-surgery. care. Mare. Foal. Results. and . prognosis. Emergency . C-section. Elective . C-section. 1. . Procedure. Surgery. Standing – Recumbent.