Foaling Kits

[Trish]

: Who all needs a refresher on what you need in your Foal Kit?? I do. I am going to go thru my stuff tonight to see what I have to replace.

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[Frankie]

I always replace what needs replaced at the END of foaling season. Main reason, I am afraid next season I may have an oops, and want to make sure it's ready, even if I'm not.

: So now, only need to get foal replacement milk that doesn't have an 2005 experation date on it.

 

[MiniMoment]

I've actually been wondering about an actual "list" for a foaling kit. So yes, I would appreciate a refresher on what should be included in your Foal Kit. Could someone please give some suggestions as to what they carry in their kit (and why)?

Is there an actual website that has a list?

Thank you

 

[Miniv]

Actually, there is a list available on the Little Beginnings Horse Info Pages.....

We have our own list as well. PM if you aren't sure of what we use something for.

Foaling Kit

Rubbermaid Container with lid (large enough to easily find/grab items)

• Iodine/Betadine or Nolvasan in a small squirt bottle

• Thermometer

• 60cc syringe with end cut off and inverted for milking mare

• Lubricating Gel

• Surgical rubber gloves

• Ivermectin wormer

• Sharp scissors, preferably surgical

• Human child’s ear/nose rubber syringe

• Human child’s Fleet Enema

• Banamine

• Vet wrap for mare’s tail

• 60cc syringe with tip & 6†vinyl tubing (optional for enema)

• Nylon cord with “d†rings (optional)

• Baling twine or heavy string, about 18â€

• Bottle of Selenium/E for foal shot if in low selenium region

• Bottle of Oxytocin for mare (to bring in milk, if nec. – optional)

• Two – 3cc syringes with ¾ “, 20 gauge needles (for above shots)

Small Garbage Bag to hold placenta. Until then, fill bag with:

• Towels

• Foal Blanket

• Flat Sheet (optional)

Keep close by a Clean Bucket and a larger container of Iodine/Betadine or Nolvasan – whichever you prefer using, incase of a malpresentation.

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I originally made this list up for someone I knew who had never foaled out a horse before. It also went with a very conservative step by step instruction of what to watch for and do when their mare went into labor. He ended up having to deal with a Breech Birth, and the foal (filly) came out fine!

MA

 

[REO]

MA has a great list!

This (following) can be added to

Article about foaling-click here

 

[Miniv]

Good article, Robin!

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MA

 

[Ashley]

We dont have a foaling kit persay, but we do have a med room where all that stuff is. However, honestly when and if there is a problem. Your first instinct is to do what ever possible to save the life of both mare and foal. You dont think about grabing gloves or all that other stuff, you just do what you need to do , then and there.

Thankfully I have never had to do this on anything but a sheep..........not my cup of tea.

 

[littlehorse2]

[SIZE=18pt]Is it cheaper to buy the foaling kit from Ozark or to get everything seperatly? This will be my first foal and I want to make sure I have everything I need.[/SIZE]

Christy

 

[littlehorse2]

[SIZE=18pt]Is it cheaper to buy the foaling kit from Ozark or to get everything seperatly? This will be my first foal and I want to make sure I have everything I need.[/SIZE]

Christy

 

[Miniv]

A prepared foaling kit is a good start, but you'll find yourself adding on to it very quickly.

Do some comparing with different kits and you'll figure out what you need.

MA