{"id":55,"date":"2010-10-17T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2010-10-17T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.performanceequinevets.com\/web\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2023-11-28T21:05:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T21:05:05","slug":"foaling-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.performanceequinevets.com\/web\/services\/reproduction\/foaling-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Foaling Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Having a foal can sometimes be a risky endeavor. \u00a0Some mares enter into gestation with medical problems. \u00a0Sometimes mares encounter medical problems during the gestation process. \u00a0Any condition that jeopardizes the health and well-being of either the pregnant mare or developing fetus constitutes a high-risk condition. \u00a0Other times an owner might simply prefer to have experienced personnel present at foaling and during the early neonatal period so that if there were to be any complications they would be identified and ensuing\u00a0treatment initiated immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Conditions that would constitute a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">High Risk<\/span> Pregnancy in a Mare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous Foaling Difficulties (ie. Dystocia, Red Bag Delivery\/Premature Placental Separation)<\/li>\n<li>History of Laminitis, Metabolic Syndrome, Heaves, Hydrops Allantois, Pelvic Fractures, Pneumonia, \u00a0Neurological Disease (EPM)<\/li>\n<li>History of Placentitis (Uterine Infection) \u00a0{** Number one cause of pregnancy loss in the mare **}<\/li>\n<li>History of Uterine or Cervical Damage<\/li>\n<li>Mares with Peripartum Hemorrhage\/Bleeding at prior foaling<\/li>\n<li>History of Fetal Resorption, Abortion or Still Born Foal<\/li>\n<li>History of Previously Septic Foal (ie. Sick Foal)<\/li>\n<li>History of Colic or Gastrointestinal Disease<\/li>\n<li>Mares that have undergone surgery during the pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Maiden Mares older than 10 Years<\/li>\n<li>Premature Delivery<\/li>\n<li>Hernia&#8217;s in the body wall (ie. Pre-Pubic Tendon Rupture)<\/li>\n<li>Previously sick foals (ie. septic foals, neonatal isoerythrolysis NI, Hypoxic Ischemic \/ Neonatal Maladjustment \/ Encephalopathy \/ &#8220;Dummy&#8221; Foal)<\/li>\n<li>Prolonged Gestation Length<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our High Risk Foaling Program is designed specifically to meet these needs.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Foaling at Performance Equine Vets\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bkhcXRnNzCs?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Equipment Available<br \/><\/strong>Multiple imaging modalities, including ultrasound (rectal and trans-abdominal) and radiography are available for both mares and foals. \u00a0Pulse Oximetry to measure oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure monitors,\u00a0electrocardiography (ECG\/EKG), oxygen delivery systems, intravenous infusion pumps are just some of the equipment available to monitor and treat your mare and\/or foal. \u00a0Specially designed stalls to allow critically ill neonatal foals to be treated while staying in close contact with the mares ensures proper maternal bonding as well as allowing the foals the treatment they need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilities<br \/><\/strong>Performance Equine Vets is equipped with full surgical facilities should the need for such an emergency\u00a0arise. \u00a0 A special sling is available in the event a mare has special requirements and would benefit from its use. \u00a0A hoist is also available for use to assist\u00a0mares with special needs or problems during foaling. \u00a0<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Delivery<\/strong><br \/>Our medical staff is trained to support and monitor your mare 24 hours each and every day for delivery. \u00a0Unfortunately, one of the limitations in equine prenatal care is the difficulties in accurate prediction\u00a0of delivery. \u00a0Gestation in mares can be quite variable. \u00a0Typical gestation can range anywhere from\u00a0330-365 days. \u00a0Health checks are performed regularly\u00a0to monitor the progress of your mare and the pregnancy. \u00a0Daily evaluation of vulva, udder development, and pelvic ligament relaxation are monitored to help estimate the delivery. \u00a0After delivery, a full\u00a0assessment of the foal is done by our Veterinarian(s) and\u00a0procedures routinely performed are treatment of the navel with dilute chlorhexidine, administration of an enema, complete blood count and an IgG test to evaluate adequate colostrum intake. \u00a0Our mares are routinely administered an anthelmintic (dewormer)\u00a0to lessen the occurrence of neonatal diarrhea in the foal. \u00a0Other treatments and\/or procedures are associated with specific foal and\/or mare needs. \u00a0A full placental evaluation is performed. \u00a0The placenta is an extension of the foal and changes observed in the placenta are indicative of the environment and the challenges the foal was exposed to while in the uterus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to Transport to the Clinic<br \/><\/strong>We are often asked by owners when the appropriate time is for transport to\u00a0the foaling facility. \u00a0The best time is typically 4-6 weeks prior to foaling. \u00a0This ensures appropriate time for mare adjustment to her new surroundings and proper antibody development to ensure passage to the foal. \u00a0We understand that every situation is different and that perhaps 2-3 weeks may be more appropriate in certain individual cases. \u00a0We can certainly help you decide on the best timing for your individual mare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergencies<br \/><\/strong>A high risk mare can sometimes produce a foal with medical problems. \u00a0Having a Veterinarian available at the time of birth can reduce the time it takes to start life saving treatments on the foal. \u00a0Our goal is a healthy foal. \u00a0The task of assisting a sick foal in recovery can be extremely challenging and demanding, but everyone involved in the process finds much fulfillment in the endeavor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Click here for\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/equinefertilityinstitute.com\/index.php\/new-client-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Client Form<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Click here for\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/equinefertilityinstitute.com\/index.php\/general-check-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Check In<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Click here for\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/equinefertilityinstitute.com\/index.php\/foaling-mare-check-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foaling Mare Check In<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Click here\u00a0for\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/equinefertilityinstitute.com\/index.php\/et-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embryo Transfer Pricing &amp; 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