Little Wolf Ranch
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I have a question that I thought would belong perfectly here on this lovely board.
I have a mare that is bagging heavily and is developing the v belly, sunken and squishy tailhead and has some major irritability issues towards the other mares - usually she is good as gold. I just tested her today since she has yellow sticky milk coming in - and she tested about 7.8 pH and between 400 ppm & 750 ppm calcium. I have been testing her acording to the instructions on Crayonbox Miniatures website.
My question being - it seems to be very high in the calcium range and still kinda high in the pH range which I know should drop to 6.4 or less to indicate imminent foaling. Should I see a dramatic change in pH here shortly and if so, based on the calcium readings, does anyone have a clue as to how soon she could go? The calcium seems to be in the range that I need but I just need that dang pH to drop!
PS: I have her in her stall with the cameras going (sorry, not good enough internet to have it on marestare yet) and she is being monitored via a breeder alert system.
Any advice appreciated from you lovely ladies! Hopefully I will post a picture soon!
ABOUT THE EXPECTING SIRE & DAM:
The momma to be is my palomino tobiano & splash overo double bred Buckeroo grand-daughter who is AMHA/AMHR registered and the sire of this upcoming foal is my bay tobiano/splash overo/sabino blue eyed Magic Man grandson who is also AMHA/AMHR registered. This foal, regardless of gender is going to be a keeper, and will be shown. I expect this cross to be a knockout and I cant wait to see the results!
I will try to upload pictures this afternoon
I have a mare that is bagging heavily and is developing the v belly, sunken and squishy tailhead and has some major irritability issues towards the other mares - usually she is good as gold. I just tested her today since she has yellow sticky milk coming in - and she tested about 7.8 pH and between 400 ppm & 750 ppm calcium. I have been testing her acording to the instructions on Crayonbox Miniatures website.
My question being - it seems to be very high in the calcium range and still kinda high in the pH range which I know should drop to 6.4 or less to indicate imminent foaling. Should I see a dramatic change in pH here shortly and if so, based on the calcium readings, does anyone have a clue as to how soon she could go? The calcium seems to be in the range that I need but I just need that dang pH to drop!
PS: I have her in her stall with the cameras going (sorry, not good enough internet to have it on marestare yet) and she is being monitored via a breeder alert system.
Any advice appreciated from you lovely ladies! Hopefully I will post a picture soon!
ABOUT THE EXPECTING SIRE & DAM:
The momma to be is my palomino tobiano & splash overo double bred Buckeroo grand-daughter who is AMHA/AMHR registered and the sire of this upcoming foal is my bay tobiano/splash overo/sabino blue eyed Magic Man grandson who is also AMHA/AMHR registered. This foal, regardless of gender is going to be a keeper, and will be shown. I expect this cross to be a knockout and I cant wait to see the results!
I will try to upload pictures this afternoon
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