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Would a mare's udder start to swell up 6 weeks before the birth?
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∙ 11y ago
That would be unusual - a mare will usually start to 'bag up' or have an increase in the size of her udder due to milk production a week or two prior to giving birth. However, 11 months of gestation is an average, and some mares routinely give birth at 10.5 months so you may not be as far from delivery as you previously thought.
Early development of the udder can be a sign of issues with the pregnancy. Make sure the mare has no discolored discharge from the vulva and consider contacting
a veterinarian. If there is an issue a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory therapy may be required for a successful out come.
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∙ 11y agoAll conditions being normal, anywhere from 4 weeks to right after foaling. Plus or minus.
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When will your mares milk bags start producing?
This can vary in breeds. It can be a week before the birth, just after the milk bag waxes. It can be the day of the birth. Milk is produced about 24 to48 hours after birth. The milk bag will produce colostrum first. This is vital to the foal. It contains antibodies the foal needs for fighting off diseases.
When does the colostrum come in on a horse?
There is no magic time. Some mares may start to drip in the last month or so. But usually once the mare starts to drip or 'wax up' birth will follow with in 24 to 48 hours. If you notice that she is losing too much milk you should contact your vet. She may run out of colostrum before the birth and it is vital that the foal gets colotrum.* *Interesting fact:There is a window of oppotunity for the foal to get the colostrum. If he does not get the colostrum within 18 hours or so his GI tract will not absorb it which will greatly diminish his chance of survival.
Will a big dog breath hard before having birth?
All dogs start breathing harder just before they give birth.
What if you start the birth control pill a week before your period starts?
You can start the pill at any time during your cycle. If you start a week before your period, use a back up method of birth control for the first seven days of the pack.
What happens before a horses birth?
Before a horse gives complete birth, she (the mare) will start to have very strong contractions, strong enough contractions to break a man's arm. Then they give birth.
Should you see a doctor before you start taking birth control?
yes.
What mammal is up and running within a short time of birth?
im thinking that a lion would be the first but a boobie bird would also start to fly before most birds
What is the best way to get pregnant on birth control?
Get off the birth control would be the place to start...
Mares generally start comindg into heat when they are how old?
all mares are different and they will not all get their first heat or in season at the same time. if they are around a stallion or can hear or see one they tend to go into heat earlyer and more usually but if they are not they start getting it when they are around 3years
What pill is given to start your period and is it harmful if you think you maybe pregnant?
Before using a drug to start your period it would be wise to use a pregnancy test, if you are pregnant it won't work but could cause birth defects.
When will a mare start to lactate?
The mares udder will begin to get bigger about 3 weeks before she gives birth. It will begin to swell at night and get smaller during the day. Usually, the udder will stay full and large on the day before she gives birth. Colostrum may drip from the teats. The colostrum will dry and form what looks like wax over her teats, which is where the term 'waxing' comes from. Waxing normally means that the mare will deliver her foal within 24 hours but its not uncommon for waxing to occur 2 to 3 days before the mare gives birth. When the little drops of wax fall off of the teats, milk will usually drip out and that normally means the foal will be born within 8 to 12 hours. Like women lactating and giving birth, all mares are different, so these are just general guidelines.
What type of prevention designed ti stop problems before they start?
Its called birth control and condoms
