Larry is trying to figure out if there is any way to tell when a mare's colostrum turns into milk. Is there a test that can be done???
The RH Factor Colt I mentioned in another thread is now 56 hours old. The owner has been milking out the mare to keep things flowing and to get rid of the colostrum. She is seeing a definite change in the color and texture happening, but isn't sure if there might be some colostrum still mixed in with the milk.
As soon as she knows that the mare is no longer producing colostrum in her milk, she wants to allow the baby to nurse on his mom. Right now they are together, but the foal has to wear a muzzle.
Thanks for any advice you can give.
The RH Factor Colt I mentioned in another thread is now 56 hours old. The owner has been milking out the mare to keep things flowing and to get rid of the colostrum. She is seeing a definite change in the color and texture happening, but isn't sure if there might be some colostrum still mixed in with the milk.
As soon as she knows that the mare is no longer producing colostrum in her milk, she wants to allow the baby to nurse on his mom. Right now they are together, but the foal has to wear a muzzle.
Thanks for any advice you can give.