Crystallos
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My family got two mini mares from the Grants Pass mini auction last weekend. I was wondering what would be the best way to tell if they are pregnant. The mares are 17 and 2 years old and were running with a bunch of stallions. The older mare has had foals before and the younger mare is a maiden. The last possible date they could have been bred is September 14th.
I've heard of blood tests, urine tests, palpations and ultrasounds. Is there a type I missed? What is the method you have the most success with and find the most cost effective? We're having the vet out on Thursday. I believe he plans on palpating or doing ultrasound if the 2 year old is too small. I have someone nearby who will help be midwife with me and has a stall with camera. She put one hand just before the udder and used the other to put gentle pressure on the flank opposite from her. She said she didn't feel a foal kicking her hand. At what time in gestation does the foal start moving?
Thanks for any insight you can give.
I've heard of blood tests, urine tests, palpations and ultrasounds. Is there a type I missed? What is the method you have the most success with and find the most cost effective? We're having the vet out on Thursday. I believe he plans on palpating or doing ultrasound if the 2 year old is too small. I have someone nearby who will help be midwife with me and has a stall with camera. She put one hand just before the udder and used the other to put gentle pressure on the flank opposite from her. She said she didn't feel a foal kicking her hand. At what time in gestation does the foal start moving?
Thanks for any insight you can give.
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