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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. Lactating mare with little appetite Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board » Pregnant Mare and the Newborn Foal - Volume 1 » Lactating mare with little appetite « Previous Next » Author Message   Jess Posted on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 07:46 am:        My mare stopped eating much of her grain three weeks prior to foaling (she was quite large), and now, 10 days later is eating about 12 cups of mare and foal a day, but lots of hay and water. Is this enough for milk production??? Last year she would eat all I gave her.   Frank Berg Posted From: 66.187.64.82 Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 12:53 am:        Without knowing the quality of your hay, I can only speculate, however, 12 cups is substantial as a hay substitute. If you are concerned, weigh all the food you are giving her and do a protien analysis, including analysisng your hay. Another quick check is to separate your mare and foal for 30-60 minutes (OK just don't let the foal nurse), then check how much milk you get from the mare. You should get about 6 oz. Obviously, the foal will be the ultimate judge, is it growing normally and does it have lots of energy?   Jess Posted From: 142.166.249.199 Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 07:28 am:        At 15 days post foaling, she finally started eating grain again (I was going to have the vet in to check her teeth although they had been done not long ago). I am not sure what was going on. THe foal was not growing like he is growing now! The mare also experienced some diarreah when she started eating again- everything is fine now. 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