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Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board   Topics Page Register Profile Log Out Help     New Posts Last 1|3|7 Days Search Tree View   Posting is restricted to registered board members only to prevent spamming of the board. We regret the necessity of this action, but hope you will appreciate the importance of the integrity of the board. Registration is free and information provided during the process will not be submitted to third parties. Blind Broodmare Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board » Pregnant Mare and the Newborn Foal - Volume 1 » Blind Broodmare « Previous Next » Author Message   Ellen Posted on Saturday, January 06, 1996 - 11:33 am:        I have a 22 year old mare who was partially blind when she foaled last year, but is now completely blind and due to foal in May. I am worried about her stepping on the next foal, and am wondering if they will be okay together? Also, I would like to rebreed her and would need to haul her either to a stud or to the vet's place to recieve chilled semen; could I do this safely? I would appreciate advise from anyone, as my 2 vets are giving me mixed messages!!!   Jos Posted on Monday, February 05, 2001 - 03:51 pm:        I know of several mares that are blind and yet have had few problems with their foals. Obviously you will not be able to turn the foal out, which can be a major problem with some animals. As far as the mare stepping on the foal - this may happen, but mares tend to be very good about this at the best of times; and a blind mare will probably be even more careful. Hauling the mare and foal to the stallion or the vets may be a little more difficult. I think I would feel inclined to keep them at home - that is of course one of the advantages of using transported semen! Good luck! Please note that opinions, product information, advice or suggestions posted on this bulletin board are not necessarily those of the management at Equine-Reproduction.com nor does the maintenance of the post position indicate an implicit or any endorsement of that information, opinion or product. Further, although we have the greatest respect for the posters offering assistance here, you are advised to seek a consultation with your veterinarian prior to using information obtained from this board if it is of a veterinary nature. Proud to be sponsored and supported by: Home of the world-famous INRA '96 extender! For your Veterinary Ultrasounding Needs Hamilton Research Inc - Home of the Equitainer An Industry Leader in Equine Veterinary Products! Your Compounding Pharmacy for Reproductive Needs! Quality Tanks at Competitive Prices! Safe, affordable breeding stocks! Here Today. There Today. Saving Foals from FPT International Veterinary Information Service MAIN PAGE | INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES | SHORTCOURSES | SERVICES STALLION STATION | FROZEN STALLIONS | FREEZING LOCATIONS | SUPPLIES | BOOKS | LINKS EQUINE REPRODUCTION E-MAIL LIST | SEMEN CALCULATOR | BULLETIN BOARD CONTACT US