Newborn/unborn foal care tips?????

Question

KK, I have 2 mares who are both pregnant for spring/summer foals. Kola is a 6 yr. Quarab mare, and Cheyenne is a 10 yr. Arab/ Hackney. I just got them over the summer and was told they both had had foals b4. {dont know if that is true} I've had the vet/farrier out and asked basic questions on foal care from experts. I guess I could just use some more tips on right b4 the mare has the foal {like what 2 do}, and right after. {like if I have 2 deliver the baby, what do I do ect. } I DO NOT need any simple tips, like 'stop riding a month b4 she foals', 'give the foal attention' ect. PLEASE, I DONT HAVE TIME FOR NONSENSE! THANX 2 U WHO ANSWER PROFESSIONALLY!!

Answer 1

When the baby is first born, let it lye for a while. Mom and it need to rest and while the umbilical cord is still connected, blood from the placenta is going into the foal. Once the mare stands, let her be alone with the baby for 10 minutes or so to bond. (Assuming she doesn't take aggressive state, or it's not 30 degrees outside.) If it's cold, 40 or lower, immediatly start drying the foal. Once the mare has had her bonding time, go in with the foal and disinfect the unmilical cord stump. (You can use a diluted iodine mix, or 1:10 chlorohexidine.)
Basic timeline:
Foal stands 1 hour after birth. (the eariler the better in all situations!)
Mare passes placenta within 1-2 hours of birth (Oh yea, save this in a bucket for the vet to look at)
Baby gets first drink within 6 hours-EXTREMELY important.
12-24 hours after birth foal and mare are examined by vet

--After the foal is standing good, you need to administer one ennima. Also, you need to worm the mare 2 hours after birth.
-Hope this helps, and happy foaling!

Answer 2

Alright. Before the mare has the foal, you need to assemble a foaling kit. This should include towels, antisceptics, rubber gloves, and other things of that nature. (You can probably find a more complete list online, but that's all I can remember at the moment.)

When the mare is giving birth, leave her alone until the foal actually comes. When it does, make sure to split open the birthing sac (The thing the baby is born in) and to paint the stump of the cord with an antisceptic to prevent infection. Keep an eye on mother and baby. The foal should get up and nurse within an hour or so- if it doesn't, call your vet. Some mares may be very protective of their foals and not let you get near them, while others may actually try to attack them. Be careful near a mother and her baby- you don't know how they might react. Make sure the mother is eating properly and that she has enough milk for her baby. Other than that, I can't think of at the moment.

Answer 3

that's a extensive subject remember and there is no way i will answer it precise at right here. you're fortunate that it takes approximately 11 months of being pregnant to make a foal so which you have time. First, get some books from the library or discover some articles on google. How properly do you realize the stallion proprietor? I bred my mare three times - I were in horse breeding classs for the previous 3 and a 0.5 years - and the stallion proprietor replaced right into a wealth of tips as he were breeding for years. no remember how exprienced a individual is, they constantly choose the help and help of a competent equine vet. Your prompt questions - The umbilicus is to be disinfected with tips from dunking it in iodine after it has certainly broken - it is going to on no account be decrease. To wean, mare and foal must be seperated and positioned out of listening to variety if obtainable. the toddler desires an excellent sort of convenience interior the 1st weeks because it misses its milk. you have a protracted thank you to bypass till now you concern approximately those 2 issues even with the indisputable fact that! good success.

Answer 4

you will be very fortunate IF you actually see a mare foal. I delivered one of my babies and it was lucky it happened during the day....you probably have no part in this unless there is trouble....give the mare room to foal and leave her alone. The only reason I jumped in to help was because the foal was inside the amniotic sac and my mare seemed clueless. I cut the cord, antiseptic first and then let my mare work the rest of it out. ps. the farrier is of no value here unless he is a longtime horse owner.

Answer 5

In my years of experience, the best thing to do is just leave the mare alone. By that I mean you don't have to constantly fussing over her, sure keep an eye on her, but you don't have to be hovering over her at all times. Especially if they've had previous foals, when it's time they'll have it on their own. And once they've foaled, if everything's fine, leave momma and baby alone to bond.
Mine have always foaled without me interfering, and they've always been just fine.

Answer 6

u should probably already know that u have to wrap the mares tail to make sure it doesnt get in the way and u should have more then one person monitoring her to make u will be there when she goes into labor. also feed the mom more than normal so she can make milk but u already know most likely. and if she does start having problems with the baby u should have someone help u and grab it and lightly pull and push on her bally a little to help it out. but stand back and let the mom try first. and if u can try to get a vet to go with u just in case she has major problems givng birth.