nnadams
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I just got back from the Vet's office (which is an hour away). -- I bought 2 mares last year that were supposed to be "bred". One mare looked like she must have reabsorbed or aborted within a week or two of getting her. I saw her discharge a clear but tinged slimy mucous several times and have diarrhea. I called the breeder I had purchased her from who said she had done that the previous year but went on to foal fine. I had a stallion break in to get to her when she came into heat last fall, but I never actually saw him cover her. The second mare was supposed to be bred but never looked pregnant and then this spring, obviously not pregnant. I put them both in the pasture with a stallion early this spring but could never tell that they came into heat.
So, I finally took them this morning to the only large animal vet in the area which is an hour away. They did ultrasounds and found nothing abnormal. They suggested that maybe the "timing" was just off. I asked if they could please do a culture to check for infection. She tried, but could not get one of my mare's cervix to open. I mentioned maybe flushing them. The vet suggested we try "Settle" (a shot) to clear out any infection and promote or boost the repro. system. She said the company that manufacures the shot even has a guarantee. But, they happen to be out of it in the office. Do any of you know or use this product? Sorry so long!
So, I finally took them this morning to the only large animal vet in the area which is an hour away. They did ultrasounds and found nothing abnormal. They suggested that maybe the "timing" was just off. I asked if they could please do a culture to check for infection. She tried, but could not get one of my mare's cervix to open. I mentioned maybe flushing them. The vet suggested we try "Settle" (a shot) to clear out any infection and promote or boost the repro. system. She said the company that manufacures the shot even has a guarantee. But, they happen to be out of it in the office. Do any of you know or use this product? Sorry so long!