Foaling Problems
A medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, then it’s 100% a problem. So it goes with foaling: Foaling difficulties occur in less than 1% of births, but if it’s your mare, thi”P>A medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, then it’s 100% a problem. So it goes with foaling: Foaling difficulties occur in less than 1% of “>A medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, then it’s 100% a problem. So it goes with foaling: Foaling diffi”A medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, then it’s 100% a problem. So it ” medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, th”medical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop,”edical doctor once told me, There’s only a 1% chance”dical doctor once told m
A medical doctor once told me, “There’s only a 1% chance that a problem will develop, but if it develops in you, then it’s 100% a problem.” So it goes with foaling: Foaling difficulties occur in less than 1% of births, but if it’s your mare, this statistic ceases to have any relevance.
When a dystocia (difficult birth) takes place, you usually have only a narrow time frame in which to obtain veterinary help. Understanding the normal birthing process, recognizing problems, and most importantly knowing what to do — including what not to do — could mean the difference between saving the mare and foal, or losing one or both.
Foaling Process
“Mares always try to deliver in the dark and in solitude, usually between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.,” says Michele L. LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT, Director of the Equine Research Program at the University of Florida and recipient of the 2001 Theriogenologist of the Year Award (given by the American College of Theriogenologists for commendable work in research and service)
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