Examining the Mare's Placenta and Keeping Foaling Records

By Asst Editor Jason D, on April 15th, 2011

The placenta from each foaling mare should be examined for completeness shortly after foaling. If a section(s) of placenta remains in the uterus, infection (endometritis, pyometra) and toxemia (resulting in laminitis) may result.

Persons inexperienced at looking at the mare’s placenta may mistake normal structures as lesions.

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Foaling, Foal Births, and Pregnant Mares: What to Expect

By Asst Editor Jason D, on March 28th, 2011

Three hundred days sounds like such a long time. When you first discover that one of your mares is pregnant, you’re sure you’ll have time to read all the books and watch the foaling videos and have the veterinarian answer all your questions.

It still seemed like you had plenty of time when she . . . → Read More: Foaling, Foal Births, and Pregnant Mares: What to Expect

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