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StarRidgeAcres
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I know with this being our second foaling season I should already know the answers to these questions and I feel stupid for not knowing the answers! OH! But with our first foal being due any time now, I'm getting nervous and would appreciate some info.
So, here are my questions:
What is the difference between the RH factor issue and the IgG thing? I realize you use the blood from the cord mixed with colostrum to check the RH factor, but is it the same thing the vet tests for when they do the IgG test?
What is the product Foal Response used for?
What do you dip the stump in? Iodine? Nalvason? If Iodine, what strength? Mine says 5%.
If you have a red bag, what do you use to break it open with? I've heard it's too tough to tear with your hands.
What lubricant do you find is the best for when you have to go in the reposition the foal?
Thanks in advance for everyone's help! Last year I got myself so worked up over this foaling stuff
that I swore I wasn't going to breed any mares for this year. But of course I did and now I have 3 babies coming! OH! I don't learn my lessons very easily.
So, here are my questions:
What is the difference between the RH factor issue and the IgG thing? I realize you use the blood from the cord mixed with colostrum to check the RH factor, but is it the same thing the vet tests for when they do the IgG test?
What is the product Foal Response used for?
What do you dip the stump in? Iodine? Nalvason? If Iodine, what strength? Mine says 5%.
If you have a red bag, what do you use to break it open with? I've heard it's too tough to tear with your hands.
What lubricant do you find is the best for when you have to go in the reposition the foal?
Thanks in advance for everyone's help! Last year I got myself so worked up over this foaling stuff