Monthly Archives: February 2011

Foal-Alert™ system

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin 4 Comments

We manage our foaling out mares with the Foal-Alert™ system.  This is a device that is sewn into the vulva of an expectant mare.  When the mare is in labor and her water breaks, the device is activated which then … Continue reading →

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Caslick’s Procedure

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin Leave a comment

Very soon after we admit a foaling out mare, we open up her caslicks if one had been placed the previous year. This is a very simple procedure and with a little local anesthetic, is resented by few mares.   A … Continue reading →

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Ultrasound for Gitane

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin Leave a comment

Soon after her admittance into ERCCF, a trans-rectal ultrasound was performed to determine two things.  First, we want to measure the combined thickness of the uterus & placental unit. An abnormal increase in its thickness is important to discover, for … Continue reading →

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