Accidents happen

ArabGirl · 03-29-2007, 08:11 PM

Well, I'll start out telling you how I remember it. I had Johanna over, we were working on a school project and I took her into the pasture to meet the horses. We went out back, and when we went back, supposedly one of us left the gate open. So, (Roxanne was out.) Roxanne got back to Dudly (STUD) and was probably had.

I DID NOT WANT A FOAL.

He's a mutt, and Roxane is still in training.
But now, (worst possible) she could be pregnant.

Any advice? Is equine abortion available? Is it costly?
I don't know what to do.

I never wanted it to happen.

Little Red Dun · 03-29-2007, 08:14 PM

I'm not sure of cost, but I know there are ways to terminate equine pregnancies. The earlier you catch it, the easier it is to end it and safer for the mare as I understand it.

I believe there are injections, and I know you can also pinch the embryo. If you really want to do that, I would suggest getting a vet out there soon so you can determine if she is in foal. I think the injection can be given even if they don't think she is, just to make sure?

Equine Repro or Blistering Winds would probably be the best ones to ask about that. I'm trying to remember what I've read and learned, but its late so my brain isn't operating at full capacity.

paso4ever · 03-29-2007, 08:16 PM

equine abortion?? well i'm sure there is something you can do about it, i imagine half the breeding programs out there dont always want a certain horse to bred so if it happens i think maybe they do use some kind of a horse "abortion" but i am not sure? if i were you i would get a vet out and ask him about it, i dont think they can tell for a few months though?? but atleast you can ask about horse abortion?

best of luck and hope your horse isnt' preg.

paso4ever · 03-29-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Red Dun

I'm not sure of cost, but I know there are ways to terminate equine pregnancies. The earlier you catch it, the easier it is to end it and safer for the mare as I understand it.

I believe there are injections, and I know you can also pinch the embryo. If you really want to do that, I would suggest getting a vet out there soon so you can determine if she is in foal. I think the injection can be given even if they don't think she is, just to make sure?

Equine Repro or Blistering Winds would probably be the best ones to ask about that. I'm trying to remember what I've read and learned, but its late so my brain isn't operating at full capacity.

yeah see someone knows what they're talking about

idlewild · 03-29-2007, 08:22 PM

There is an injection you can give that'll make the mare come into season again and thus abort the embryo. My trainer had to do that with a mare once who got bred on accident by her own sire (yeah, we REALLY didn't want that foal). So it is possible.

ArabGirl · 03-29-2007, 08:25 PM

Thanks. The vets around here say to wait 45 days then to get the mare ultrasounded. Does anyone know how much the injections cost?

lilrider · 03-29-2007, 08:49 PM

Why is dudley, the mutt as you said, a stud still? WHy is he not a gelding?

Just curious.

probarrelracer · 03-30-2007, 02:04 AM

I can't really remember, exactly, but it is not that expensive.

Blistering Winds · 03-30-2007, 03:45 AM

I think it runs 25-30 for the shot "AT MOST"

but yes, you can have it done.

Also, its too early for me to look it up, but I believe at day 60, you can ultrasound and if an embryo is seen, they can ....well, for a lack of words...."POP" it.

Equine Repro · 03-30-2007, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArabGirl

Any advice? Is equine abortion available? Is it costly?
I don't know what to do.

I never wanted it to happen.

Give the mare a shot of prostaglandin (Lutalyse, Prostin, Prostamate) about a week after she goes out of season. It must be given no earlier than 5 days post ovulation. It's safe, easy and CHEAP!! Do NOT wait until 45 days. There is absolutely NO reason to have her pregnancy checked...it's an additional, unnecessary expense. When giving the prostaglandin, be sure to give the micro-dose (1/10th the usualy lutenizing dose two days in a row) to avoid the side effects normally associated with the use of prostaglandin (cramping, sweating, etc.).

For best results, use the above protocol before 30 days post breeding.

Good luck!

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
Equine Reproduction

03-29-2007, 08:11 PM	#1
ArabGirl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 653 Images: 143 Blog Entries: 37	Accidents happen Well, I'll start out telling you how I remember it. I had Johanna over, we were working on a school project and I took her into the pasture to meet the horses. We went out back, and when we went back, supposedly one of us left the gate open. So, (Roxanne was out.) Roxanne got back to Dudly (STUD) and was probably had. I DID NOT WANT A FOAL. He's a mutt, and Roxane is still in training. But now, (worst possible) she could be pregnant. Any advice? Is equine abortion available? Is it costly? I don't know what to do.I never wanted it to happen. __________________ "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

03-29-2007, 08:14 PM	#2
Little Red Dun Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the Sunshine State, USA Posts: 1,406 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 2	I'm not sure of cost, but I know there are ways to terminate equine pregnancies. The earlier you catch it, the easier it is to end it and safer for the mare as I understand it. I believe there are injections, and I know you can also pinch the embryo. If you really want to do that, I would suggest getting a vet out there soon so you can determine if she is in foal. I think the injection can be given even if they don't think she is, just to make sure? Equine Repro or Blistering Winds would probably be the best ones to ask about that. I'm trying to remember what I've read and learned, but its late so my brain isn't operating at full capacity. __________________ Amanda VP of the Player Fan Club ....horses should be trained in such a way that they not only love their riders, but look forward to the time they are with them. ~ Xenophon, 350 B.C.

03-29-2007, 08:16 PM	#3
paso4ever Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 2,029 Images: 68	equine abortion?? well i'm sure there is something you can do about it, i imagine half the breeding programs out there dont always want a certain horse to bred so if it happens i think maybe they do use some kind of a horse "abortion" but i am not sure? if i were you i would get a vet out and ask him about it, i dont think they can tell for a few months though?? but atleast you can ask about horse abortion? best of luck and hope your horse isnt' preg. __________________ Wings, who needs them?? i ride a Paso!

03-29-2007, 08:22 PM	#5
idlewild Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 4,134 Images: 336 Blog Entries: 123	There is an injection you can give that'll make the mare come into season again and thus abort the embryo. My trainer had to do that with a mare once who got bred on accident by her own sire (yeah, we REALLY didn't want that foal). So it is possible. __________________ iDance, iSplash, iJump. iEvent Honorary Aussie, Oi! Feliche + Idlewild = Serial Eventers Idlewild and I Love BODIE! are M&M I was on HGS when we made 2 and 3 million posts

03-29-2007, 08:25 PM	#6
ArabGirl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 653 Images: 143 Blog Entries: 37	Thanks. The vets around here say to wait 45 days then to get the mare ultrasounded. Does anyone know how much the injections cost? __________________ "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

03-30-2007, 02:04 AM	#8
probarrelracer Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,267 Images: 603	I can't really remember, exactly, but it is not that expensive. __________________ Help a friend to turn his frown upside down. Just rip his head off, and flip it over! He who says that you only have yourself to blame never learned to blame other people!

03-30-2007, 03:45 AM	#9
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,901 Images: 822 Blog Entries: 17	I think it runs 25-30 for the shot "AT MOST" but yes, you can have it done. Also, its too early for me to look it up, but I believe at day 60, you can ultrasound and if an embryo is seen, they can ....well, for a lack of words...."POP" it. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

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