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Missy's Foaling Thread - HE'S HERE!!!!
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He's had diarrhoea for 4 days now!
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chandab
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How old is he again? Could it be foal heat scours?
2 weeks
This often happens when a mare has her first heat after foaling. It is perfectly normal and he should get over it in a couple more days. As long as he is drinking well and seems full of life then I wouldn't worry too much, but if it continues more than another couple of days, I would give your vet a ring for some advice. A lot of folks gently clean up the foal's backside and upper legs and then smear a little sudo cream/zinc and caster or something similar over the area to help prevent it getting 'scalded'.
chandab
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Sounds about right timing for foal heat scours. Anna already gave good advice on that.
One of the reasons why a lot of us give that Ivermectin wormer within 12 hours of foaling is that it can/may prevent the foal scours when the mare has her foaling heat. Doesn't always work of course so it looks as though young Rory is one of the unlucky ones. Dont worry, it will pass and he will be fine.
How long roughly will it take and do I need a vet?One of the reasons why a lot of us give that Ivermectin wormer within 12 hours of foaling is that it can/may prevent the foal scours when the mare has her foaling heat. Doesn't always work of course so it looks as though young Rory is one of the unlucky ones. Dont worry, it will pass and he will be fine.
As long as he is drinking plenty of milk (or dipping into a water bucket occasionally) and is his normal lively self he should be fine. If he suddenly appears to be quiet or shows signs of being uninterested in drinking/playing then an immediate vet call is needed - pronto!
Foal scours can last from three or four days to, maybe, a week - any longer and I would give the vet a call. Rory is not likely to get the scours again when Missy has her heats from now on - it just seems to be a change in the milk during that first heat that causes the scours to the foal's very delicate (early) digestive system.
As long as Rory is ok in himself as I said above, then your vet's visit on Wednesday will be a good time to give him a check over.
Foal scours can last from three or four days to, maybe, a week - any longer and I would give the vet a call. Rory is not likely to get the scours again when Missy has her heats from now on - it just seems to be a change in the milk during that first heat that causes the scours to the foal's very delicate (early) digestive system.
As long as Rory is ok in himself as I said above, then your vet's visit on Wednesday will be a good time to give him a check over.
Vet just called and arranged to come out this afternoon, even betterAs long as he is drinking plenty of milk (or dipping into a water bucket occasionally) and is his normal lively self he should be fine. If he suddenly appears to be quiet or shows signs of being uninterested in drinking/playing then an immediate vet call is needed - pronto!
Foal scours can last from three or four days to, maybe, a week - any longer and I would give the vet a call. Rory is not likely to get the scours again when Missy has her heats from now on - it just seems to be a change in the milk during that first heat that causes the scours to the foal's very delicate (early) digestive system.
As long as Rory is ok in himself as I said above, then your vet's visit on Wednesday will be a good time to give him a check over.
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Sorry, I was gone, but so glad you got the right answer. I was guessing you were going to say diarrhea, and I was going to say momma must be going through her foal heat. Perfectly normal, and not to worry.
Hi Anna - Just starting a Rory thread now.
Vet came and gave Rory an anti-toxin *** and Missy a tetanus. Turns out he did have foal scours and it has now passed. He is doing very well and is 3 weeks old today! (Where the heck did the time go!?) He also went on his first walk off the farm today too. Good foal indeed, Oh and the rearing at people has stopped!
Vet came and gave Rory an anti-toxin *** and Missy a tetanus. Turns out he did have foal scours and it has now passed. He is doing very well and is 3 weeks old today! (Where the heck did the time go!?) He also went on his first walk off the farm today too. Good foal indeed, Oh and the rearing at people has stopped!
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Good job Rory!
