Pregnancy test

[ShelleyS]

I know there are some pregnancy tests out there for mares but I've not found any that I could purchase. Actually, the one's I found that I would need are in another country. Molly should be 150 days along.

 

[Songcatcher]

I know there are some pregnancy tests out there for mares but I've not found any that I could purchase. Actually, the one's I found that I would need are in another country. Molly should be 150 days along.

If you are referring to FoalProof, I believe the company is overseas, but if you email them, they will refer you to an American representative.

 

[ShelleyS]

I know there are some pregnancy tests out there for mares but I've not found any that I could purchase. Actually, the one's I found that I would need are in another country. Molly should be 150 days along.

If you are referring to FoalProof, I believe the company is overseas, but if you email them, they will refer you to an American representative.

Yes, that was who I was referring to. Thank you for the information. Any idea what the cost is?

 

[ShelleyS]

I checked on the Foalproof website and you can now buy the tests directly from their website using Paypal. One test is $24 or you can buy 5 for $100. Now for another question: Their instructions state NOT to use whole blood. Use serum/plasma. How do you make serum or plasma from blood?

Thanks

 

[Songcatcher]

I checked on the Foalproof website and you can now buy the tests directly from their website using Paypal. One test is $24 or you can buy 5 for $100. Now for another question: Their instructions state NOT to use whole blood. Use serum/plasma. How do you make serum or plasma from blood?

Thanks

That was my BIG question too the first time I used it. You draw a vial of blood (I had a vet do it) and simply let it set for 30 minutes to one hour to separate and the serum or plasma is the clearish liquid on the top.

 

[Dona]

I checked on the Foalproof website and you can now buy the tests directly from their website using Paypal. One test is $24 or you can buy 5 for $100. Now for another question: Their instructions state NOT to use whole blood. Use serum/plasma. How do you make serum or plasma from blood?

Thanks

This is why I won't use this test. Not everyone is able to (or comfortable with) drawing their own blood. :no:

I use Pregnamare.....with this test you only have to "prick" the horse's skin with the little lancet supplied, to get enough blood to soak the end of a Q-tip. I have used this test for years with 100% accuracy.

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[AJ]

wait a few weeks and you can feel the foal move if she is pregnant.