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Dani
Posted From: 69.29.230.4

Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 03:52 pm:

I have a mare who has gone completely off her feed. Plays with her grain but won't eat it. She is not due until Mid to late April. She is able to get out on pasture...so I am assuming she is nibbling alot of the new grass coming in. But I have never had one go off their grain too? Should I have the vet come check her out?

TX Breeder
Posted From: 199.3.209.147

Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 04:04 pm:

The foals position can put pressure on internal organs and make her feel uncomfortable. She may show intrest again in a day or two. Is it a possibility that she may foal early? If breeding dates are firm, are you aware of her own foaling habits?

Give her a day or two and as long as she is not depressed and drinking well, all should be fine. I would be most concerned about her having too much of the "new grass coming in". Keep an eye out and you might try feeding her smaller portiones more often, rather than her usual portion twice a day.

twhgait
Posted From: 69.23.217.156

Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 05:26 pm:

Dani, TX Breeder is right on. My maiden did that a few times in her 9th month and vet said the same thing. As long as she's not pawing or acting like a colic, just give her time. The baby will hopefully move over!! My vet felt that this happens more often with maidens (which mine is).

Dani
Posted From: 69.29.230.4

Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 06:12 pm:

Thanks...this is her 10th foal. But I just bought her last year. Her previous owner said she usually goes over by a couple weeks. She was AI'd on May 16, 04. So I am assuming she should foal around the 21st?? Or later. She does seem a little depressed, not moving around much at all. But she is huge and obviously uncomfortable. And she did start bagging up last week...but not near full. We have had very warm weather this year, and my horses have all shed out almost completely. I wonder if this could affect her gestation length at all?

Dani
Posted From: 69.29.230.4

Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 06:14 pm:

I just thought of something. I have had this mare in the barn at night...and we leave the lights on until late...trying to get our other mare to come in season earlier. We have been doing this since about December? Could this affect her gestation length. And if she foals early...how early is too early?

TX Breeder
Posted From: 199.3.209.158

Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 - 07:25 pm:

Yes it may. Anywhere from 320 to 370 can be expected and considered normal for some mares. There are some articles on this site that may be of intrest to you.

The lungs are the last to develope. Anything earlier than 320 is considered premature and may be problematic.

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