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WHEN FOALING IS IMMINENT

What does a foaling actually look like?  There are 3 stages to parturition:

Stage 1: this stage is the beginning of parturition where uterine contractions begin and the mare may demonstrate colic-like signs.  The colic-like signs should not be violent, but include sweating, cramping, and getting up and down.  These last for about 4 hours before foaling.  The mare may drip and/or stream milk.

Stage 2: this stage begins with the rupture of the chorioallantios (“water breaking”) and ends once the foal is born.  The foal should be born within 5-30min of the water breaking.  Intervention needs to occur if there is a red bag, dystocia, or there is no progression after 30min.

Stage 3: this stage includes the passing of the placenta, or “afterbirth”.  It should pass within 3 hours of foaling. 

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Vaccination FAQ - What are common side effects of vaccination? What can I expect after my horse is vaccinated?

                Just as in humans, most vaccinations cause at most very mild outward symptoms after the vaccine is given.  Some horses may be a little more lethargic than usual, have some mild tenderness at the injection site, or stiffness in the neck if that is where the vaccine was administered.  Occasionally, the horse will develop a mild and transient fever, and this is usually noticed if the horse goes off his feed.  These usually resolved uneventfully, although sometimes anti-inflammatories are given.

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