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Straw is usually the recommended bedding for a mare during the foaling period. Straw will not stick to the wet foal and placenta like shavings.
The problem with straw is the mare might eat it. This could lead to colic. Be sure the mare has access to free choice good quality hay to decrease the chance of her eating the straw.
Consuming straw is thought to be one of the causes of colic in mares following foaling.
The straw should be clean, not moldy, free from dust and soft.
If the mare insists on eating the straw, shavings may be safer.
The best place for a mare to foal is in a large grassy pasture surrounded by safe fences and cleared of all unsafe objects.
What else can I help you with?
If you have a mare who wont let there foal nurse what do you do?
Call the vet. There are several hormone replacement injections that can be used to convince the mare to accept her foal. If they fail, the vet can also advise you on how best to raise the foal.
What can happen if a horse goes past their due date to foal?
If a horse goes past their due date to foal, it could indicate potential complications such as dystocia (difficult birth) or fetal distress. The mare may require veterinary intervention to assist with the birth or to determine if there are any underlying issues causing the delay.
If your horse was bred on June 17 2007 when is the foal due?
Horses gestate for 11 months. You have time to plan. mares are usually in foal about 11 months, roughly. so if your mare was bred on June 17,07 the foal should be due around the early part of may.
Can a mare produce milk and not be in foal?
No Yes they can, my mare produced milk last year (she has never had a foal). Some plants they eat can mimic hormones that stimulate milk production. If you are worried call your vet,cushings disease can also cause milk production.
Can you bring a mare into heat?
This behaviour is quite common, especially in the first few months. Don't let her near a stallion because if he tries to mount her she may hurt him. Experienced stallions will probably ignore the advances knowing they won't be able to mate with her.
What bedding is best to use when your mare is due to foal?
For Howrse, it's straw.
If you have a mare who wont let there foal nurse what do you do?
Call the vet. There are several hormone replacement injections that can be used to convince the mare to accept her foal. If they fail, the vet can also advise you on how best to raise the foal.
How can you lose a foal on Howrse?
The only way to lose a foal on howrse is by not calling the vet on the day your mare is due to give birth.
When is your horse due to have her colt?
A mare is usually due to foal about 11 to 12 months after being bred to a stallion.
What happens if you don't have enough money on howrse to get the vet when your about to foal?
If you cannot call the vet on your mare's due date due to having little money, then you will lose the foal and a karma point.
What can happen if a horse goes past their due date to foal?
If a horse goes past their due date to foal, it could indicate potential complications such as dystocia (difficult birth) or fetal distress. The mare may require veterinary intervention to assist with the birth or to determine if there are any underlying issues causing the delay.
Can you give tigavon to a mare in foal?
Tigavon, which contains the active ingredient phenylbutazone, is generally not recommended for use in pregnant mares due to potential risks to the developing fetus. While it may be used in certain situations under veterinary guidance, the risks often outweigh the benefits. Always consult with a veterinarian before administering any medication to a mare in foal to ensure the health and safety of both the mare and her foal.
Can a C -section be performed on a Mare?
Yes, a C-section can be performed on a mare if necessary, typically in cases of dystocia or when the foal is in distress and cannot be delivered vaginally. The procedure, known as a cesarean section, is more complex in horses than in some other animals due to their anatomy and the size of the foal. It requires skilled veterinary intervention and is usually performed under general anesthesia. Success depends on the timing of the surgery and the overall health of the mare and foal.
If your horse was bred on June 17 2007 when is the foal due?
Horses gestate for 11 months. You have time to plan. mares are usually in foal about 11 months, roughly. so if your mare was bred on June 17,07 the foal should be due around the early part of may.
You just bought a 6yr old miniature horse that is pregnant and due in late May you need to know how much you should feed her?
What you reg. feed her until the foal is born then up her feed and give her a good mare and foal feed.
How do you call for the veterinary in Howrse?
On the day your mare is due to foal, a link to call the vet will appear to the bottom right of her page. Until then you don't need to do anything at all.
If a mare was breed on May 26 2008 when is she due?
The gestation period of a horse is 340 days on average, with 320 to 370 days being normal. Taking that into account, the mare would be due on May 2, though the foal can be born anywhere between April 11 and May 31.
