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Oxytocin causes "milk let" down in a mare. NEVER give to a PREGNANT mare as it can cause the foal to be born prematurely or abort it!
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Do all pregnant mares wax?
No...not all mares wax before foaling.
What is lactation in cattle?
Lactation is just a more scientific term for "milking period." In other words, cows are producing milk for their calves or, in a dairy environment, for human consumption. Lactation can last as long as a calf is suckling which is typically 6 to 10 months or longer.
What is a mares reaction to a stallion mating it?
The mares do not know what is going on but that there is a stallion on her back. This is natual for a horse to do, Mares sometimes buck and get mad. And some just lay back and don't care. It is all about the mare's attitude.
Are mares ever spayed?
Yes, mares can be spayed. Every year a few mares are spayed but most mare owners choose to leave a mare intact in case they want to breed her. Mares that are the best candidates for spaying are those with poor conformation, genetic disease's, cross breeds, and those with hormonal problems that lead to aggression and pain.
What months do mares go in heat?
Generally, the natural time of year for a mare to cycle is spring, summer and part of the fall. However, mares can cycle year round as long as the photo period is long enough. Breeders can also stimulate cycling by providing additional light beginning in November or December in order to breed for early foals. Creating an artificial breeding season is generally associated with the racing and futurity breeds where competition at a young age makes foals born in January-March (in the northern hemisphere) more desirable.
What is the term called when a pregnant mares milk comes in?
lactation
What does prolactin stimulate and what gland produces it?
It stimulates lactation in the mammary glands, and is produced by pituitary gland
What medicine would cause you to leak breast milk if you not pregnant?
Risperdal can cause lactation
Why do people take Reglan for?
People take reglan (generic name: metoclopramide) for nausea, vomiting, inefficient gastric emptying, and to stimulate lactation.
What stimulate lactation during pregnancy?
That would be the hormone Prolactin (PRL) produced by the anterior pituitary gland. AP Biology Exam for me is only 2 weeks away.
What effect does honey and lemon have on lactation?
Honey and lemon does not have any affect on lactation. It will not stop lactation, increase lactation or anything else.
How can one acquire the services of a lactation consultant?
In the UK, Lactation consultants typically work in three ways: privately, via the NHS, or voluntarily. Many lactation consultants are self-employed and advertise themselves via their own websites. For NHS jobs, it is possible to search for lactation related jobs via the NHS careers website but there are currently no vacancies listed. Hopsitals and GP surgeries will typically employ lactation consultants so another option would be to make speculative applications to these places. There are many opportunities for lactation consultant jobs in the USA. These are advertised by general jobs websites.
Can a pre-term baby nurse?
yes, preterm babies can breastfeed. You may need some assistance from your nurse or a lactation consultant. If the baby does not breastfeed you should start to pump to help stimulate your milk supply.
What does stimul mean?
A stimulant is something that excites you. In medicine it is a term to describe a medicine that will speed you up.
What is an example of a sentence using the word mares?
Please separate the mares from the stallion.
What is older mares or highlands?
Mares
Is lactation a sign of being in heat?
No, lactation is not a sign of heat.
