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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.
What else can I help you with?
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.
What does a mares do right before the birth of a foal?
Mares will tend to get antsy right before foaling (ie: a few days before) and they will drip milk from their udders. I've written an article about our mares during foaling @ http://www.ehow.com/how_4526561_prepare-mare-foaling.html
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.
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.
What type of prevention designed ti stop problems before they start?
Its called birth control and condoms
Do doctors give birth control if you're not a virgin?
First, there is no such medical concept as "virginity." Second, yes, you can get birth control before or after you start having sex.
