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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. Foal straining to pass manure Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board » Pregnant Mare and the Newborn Foal - Volume 1 » Foal straining to pass manure « Previous Next »   Closed: New threads not accepted on this page Last Poster Posts Pages Last Post Foal - slow to pass meconium, now has a scrotal hernia Anonymous 1  1  03-06-06  01:41 pm   Closed: New threads not accepted on this page         Author Message   Jess (142.166.254.63) Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 08:21 am:        Our "first" foal is three days old, has a light brown manure, but seems to be straining constantly to pass it. Sometimes, it takes hours. Could it be that he is not getting enough milk? He is trying to nurse constantly.   Kelly (63.172.47.180) Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 11:33 am:        Jess- It is VERY important that you give that baby a childs Fleet enema. If you have not done so, go immediately and give him one. He may not have passed all that was there in utero. He could preforate a bowel and die. He should not be straining at all. He may need two enemas if you had given him one after foaling. Please let me know how it all goes. Hurry......   Jess (142.166.232.59) Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 11:53 am:        Kelly, he is passing manure, just straining a lot. I have the vet coming tonight, but after your message, I called her to come ASAP.   Jess (142.166.232.59) Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 01:32 pm:        Vet here and gone. Said he didn't need an enema, but checked him (he was quite gassy), and gave him a good lubrication. Don't know what to think.   Kelly (63.172.47.235) Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 02:59 pm:        You did the right thing. I always give a new born an enema. It looks like they pass a lot on their first bowel movement, but you will be surprised how much more is there, and how hard it can be. A child's fleet enema can not hurt your foal. If in doubt, give it one for future reference. You insert it carefully and make sure that the end is lubricated for easy entry. I have known of many perfectly healthy foals that have died at 24-48 hours because of blockage. It is not uncommon. I would suggest that you use an enema as one of your foaling protocols. It could prevent a disaster. My next suggestion is that you make sure that the foal does not have access to any of the mare's grain. He can chew around on the hay, but his digestive tract is not ready for the grain. Watch to see if he is ingesting any. Also, make sure that he has room to run and play, the exercise will help him pass the gas. Some times the foaling pen is not big enough for real movement. You are doing a good job on observing your foal, there is no substitute for that. I know that my message was urgent, but had your foal been impacted, your quick response was needed.   Jess (207.179.171.99) Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 05:14 pm:        I do know that and thanks, as it is better to be safe than sorry, and if I didn't have questions, I wouldn't be here reading all of the information!   Jess (207.179.149.87) Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 08:24 pm:        My baby is now almost three weeks old, big and healthy. He slowly stopped straining and did not have diarreah. He eats hay constantly and tries to get his mother's grain. I know he is going to be ok now, but he has been one wierd foal..... 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