Mona
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My filly that was born about 5:20 this morning seems to be getting weak, and maybe a little in pain. I am not sure what is going on, and I never watched her as closely as I should have throughout the day, since it was my birthday and we had family here for the day. Since she was up and pooped and nrsing well this morning, I took it for granted that all would be OK.
Well, tonight I see she is not very lively. Her temp is normal, but she seems weak. She eats, then lays down right awy...sometimes get up, lays down, gets up and lays down again. Not running and bucking as she was after she was born. She also seemed uncomfortable, like she was crampy. I gave her 1/4cc banamine, and gave her an enema. She had several HARD, HARD balls of poop that came out, and was followed by yellow soft stuff. After I gave the enema and the banamine, the filly seemed to feel better and I was relieved to see she actually had some fun running around the stall and quicking and bucking.
The mare's milk never came right away, and I gave her some oxytocin after the foal was born. After a few hours, the milk seemed to be there just fine.
I took the filly's temp when she appeared lethargic and it was normal (37.5C). I am wondering if she was constipated because she never got enough colostrum? I read that can happen. SO...things brings me to my next question. I also read the foal can digets the colostrum for 48 hours. I always read it was less, but anyway, will it help to give here some frozen colostrum from another mare at this point? I have no vet, so no, there is no IgG test available or anything. All she does is stand up and eat, and lay right down again. Will colostrum from another mare help her now if she never got enough from her dam at birth??
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Well, tonight I see she is not very lively. Her temp is normal, but she seems weak. She eats, then lays down right awy...sometimes get up, lays down, gets up and lays down again. Not running and bucking as she was after she was born. She also seemed uncomfortable, like she was crampy. I gave her 1/4cc banamine, and gave her an enema. She had several HARD, HARD balls of poop that came out, and was followed by yellow soft stuff. After I gave the enema and the banamine, the filly seemed to feel better and I was relieved to see she actually had some fun running around the stall and quicking and bucking.
The mare's milk never came right away, and I gave her some oxytocin after the foal was born. After a few hours, the milk seemed to be there just fine.
I took the filly's temp when she appeared lethargic and it was normal (37.5C). I am wondering if she was constipated because she never got enough colostrum? I read that can happen. SO...things brings me to my next question. I also read the foal can digets the colostrum for 48 hours. I always read it was less, but anyway, will it help to give here some frozen colostrum from another mare at this point? I have no vet, so no, there is no IgG test available or anything. All she does is stand up and eat, and lay right down again. Will colostrum from another mare help her now if she never got enough from her dam at birth??
You FAST replies are greatly appreciated!! Thank You!