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| Post Foaling Checklist |
Mare______________________________ Breed________________ Age_________
Last Date Bred____________ Expected Foaling Date _________
Actual Foaling Date and Time__________
1.) History of any previous foaling problems.___________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2.) Problems with this pregnancy _____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3.) Any assistance required with this delivery?__________________________________
4.) Length of Stage II Labor (from water break to delivery)________________________
5.) Time Placenta Passed.__________( save in bucket for DVM to examine)
Foal : Sex__________ Color_____________
1.) Alertness at birth, (should be sitting up on sternum in 1 to 2 minutes) ____________
2.) Time to stand (normal is 1 - 2 hours) _______________________________________
3.) Time to nurse (normal is 2 - 3 hours) _______________________________________
4.) Meconium passage ( usually by 8 - 12 hours) ________________________________
5.) Urination ( usually by 8 hours) ____________________________________________
Perinatal Care for the Foal
1.) Dip the navel in dilute (0.5%) chlorhexadine solution soon after birth and every 6 hours
for the first 24 hours of life. This helps prevent infection from entering the open
umbilical stump before it closes down.
2.) Schedule an exam for mare and foal at 8-12 hours post foaling to screen for signs of neonatal problems
in the foal and to check the mare's reproductive tract.
3.) Keep the foal's environment clean and dry. 90% of all early infections enter via the navel or mouth.
4.) Call the Veterinarian immediately for advice or assistance if you have concerns of any kind and especially
if the foal does not fall within the normal parameters.
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