Ok now I'm really worried about prego mare*urgent post #170**

Equine Repro · 02-28-2007, 06:40 PM

Whenever a mare aborts, regardless of the size of the embryo or fetus, the tissue is expelled. It is inaccuate to say it is "absorbed" as that just doesn't happen in the equine. With that said, regardless of the cause, in a late term fetal death, the fetus MUST come out. If the veterinarian had difficulty pulling the fetus, then a fetotomy should have be performed. The equine is not like the bovine and does not do well when fetal and placental tissues are allowed to remain in the uterus once death of the foal has been determined.

Contact a veterinary university that specializes in equine reproduction (Colorado State University or Texas A & M come to mind) and ask to speak to one of the veterinarians there. Hopefully they will be able to assist you and your veterinarian with the best course of action for your mare.

Good luck with the outcome.

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
Equine Reproduction

Teaka_Winnie · 02-28-2007, 06:51 PM

omgg , I am sooooooo sorry

I have followed your threads from the start! I never expected this to happen...awww I am so sorry you have to go through this!! I realllly hope your mare gets through it all, and you for that matter!!! My eyes are watering..I feel so bad for you

good luck!! You're in a tough situation!

Mare · 02-28-2007, 07:15 PM

Equine Repo I wish to God you were there to guide her through this. Its hard enough when its your first horse to ever foal out and then something this tragic happens. I hope her husband is by her side helping her figure out what to do next. I just get so mad that her vet knew this mare had the fescue and the milk problem. Maybe I'm just shooting my mouth off trying to blame someone. (sorry)

Seein'Spots · 02-28-2007, 10:01 PM

I have been following this thread as well. Sorry to hear this news , thinkin' about you over here in B.C. I hope your mare comes through this.

Chelle2005 · 03-01-2007, 12:48 AM

wow still no news, I hope everything is okay.... I will check back later and see if there is any news then.. Good luck Katylynn

melissa2027 · 03-01-2007, 01:03 AM

I am so sorry,
this is terrible news.
I feel so sad right now..
I want to hug you...
I am crying now...
I hope you all get thru this ok....
Will be thinking of you....

luv2ridesaddleseat · 03-01-2007, 02:40 AM

I can't imagine what has gone on through the night. I'm here for you katy, if I can do anything. My heart is broken for you.

Stormyheart6160 · 03-01-2007, 04:02 AM

Has anyone heard from Kate??? I wish we'd hear something???!!!!

katylynn06 · 03-01-2007, 04:05 AM

Thank you all for your concerns and support. I tried last night to get someone with a trailer but was unsuccessful. We are new to the town so I don't know a whole lot of people. After trying I went down and let her out of the paddock and she was walking much better she was using her left leg. After that I just came to the house and collapsed in bed. Now after the shock has worn off my heart is hurting for the foal and for Katy. I'm going to make some phone calls today to equine vets and get their opinions. I did look for Katy when I got up this morning and she was standing in the field by the colt.

Unfortunatley my husband is out on the road and I don't know when he'll be home.

I will keep everyone updated as much as I can.

Thanks again for everything.

luv2ridesaddleseat · 03-01-2007, 04:08 AM

I know Stormy, I'm loosing my mind.

I know how horrible I feel, I can't imagine what she's going through....

02-28-2007, 06:51 PM	#272
Teaka_Winnie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,693 Images: 276 Blog Entries: 2	omgg , I am sooooooo sorry I have followed your threads from the start! I never expected this to happen...awww I am so sorry you have to go through this!! I realllly hope your mare gets through it all, and you for that matter!!! My eyes are watering..I feel so bad for you good luck!! You're in a tough situation! __________________ Proud Member of the Quarter Horse Club

03-01-2007, 12:48 AM	#275
Chelle2005 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,689 Images: 56	wow still no news, I hope everything is okay.... I will check back later and see if there is any news then.. Good luck Katylynn __________________ RIP IBN FUKSET (BUBBA) 06/06/93 - 04/11/07 Proud Member of the FF Club

03-01-2007, 01:03 AM	#276
melissa2027 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia, Country Victoria Posts: 362 Images: 102 Blog Entries: 2	I am so sorry I am so sorry, this is terrible news. I feel so sad right now.. I want to hug you... I am crying now... I hope you all get thru this ok.... Will be thinking of you.... __________________ You get out of life,what you put in.

03-01-2007, 04:02 AM	#278
Stormyheart6160 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Blue Mound, Kansas Posts: 4,207 Images: 52 Blog Entries: 1	Has anyone heard from Kate??? I wish we'd hear something???!!!! __________________ I am 100% ANTI slaughter of our horses!!! And, PROUD of it. I fight to preserve life, not destroy it needlessly. Not every living being on this earth exists to pay homage to or serve as indentured servants to humans!

03-01-2007, 04:05 AM	#279
katylynn06 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AR Posts: 1,645 Images: 189 Blog Entries: 29	Thank you all for your concerns and support. I tried last night to get someone with a trailer but was unsuccessful. We are new to the town so I don't know a whole lot of people. After trying I went down and let her out of the paddock and she was walking much better she was using her left leg. After that I just came to the house and collapsed in bed. Now after the shock has worn off my heart is hurting for the foal and for Katy. I'm going to make some phone calls today to equine vets and get their opinions. I did look for Katy when I got up this morning and she was standing in the field by the colt. Unfortunatley my husband is out on the road and I don't know when he'll be home. I will keep everyone updated as much as I can. Thanks again for everything. __________________ Member of the 20lb club. 142lbs, goal lose 20lbs Ahhhh the smell of a horse. Who could resist. VPM of Jeff, 1st BTN Bravo Comp. Platoon 1026 Graduation October 31st, 2008. 09/22/08 Last week of Phase 2. OOHHH RAAHHH

02-28-2007, 06:40 PM	#271
Equine Repro Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wynnewood, Oklahoma Posts: 574 Images: 16	Whenever a mare aborts, regardless of the size of the embryo or fetus, the tissue is expelled. It is inaccuate to say it is "absorbed" as that just doesn't happen in the equine. With that said, regardless of the cause, in a late term fetal death, the fetus MUST come out. If the veterinarian had difficulty pulling the fetus, then a fetotomy should have be performed. The equine is not like the bovine and does not do well when fetal and placental tissues are allowed to remain in the uterus once death of the foal has been determined. Contact a veterinary university that specializes in equine reproduction (Colorado State University or Texas A & M come to mind) and ask to speak to one of the veterinarians there. Hopefully they will be able to assist you and your veterinarian with the best course of action for your mare. Good luck with the outcome. Kathy St.Martin Equine Reproduction Short Courses Equine Reproduction

02-28-2007, 07:15 PM	#273
Mare Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 1,905 Images: 10	Equine Repo I wish to God you were there to guide her through this. Its hard enough when its your first horse to ever foal out and then something this tragic happens. I hope her husband is by her side helping her figure out what to do next. I just get so mad that her vet knew this mare had the fescue and the milk problem. Maybe I'm just shooting my mouth off trying to blame someone. (sorry)

02-28-2007, 10:01 PM	#274
Seein'Spots Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere siphoning gas..BRB Posts: 723 Images: 107	I have been following this thread as well. Sorry to hear this news , thinkin' about you over here in B.C. I hope your mare comes through this.

03-01-2007, 02:40 AM	#277
luv2ridesaddleseat Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 112	I can't imagine what has gone on through the night. I'm here for you katy, if I can do anything. My heart is broken for you.

03-01-2007, 04:08 AM	#280
luv2ridesaddleseat Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 112	I know Stormy, I'm loosing my mind. I know how horrible I feel, I can't imagine what she's going through....

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