This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/6/99 2:59:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< but one thing that the vet told me about was that after my mare has conceived, and has been checked to be sure, the vet wants to stitch up the top portion of her vaginal opening. she said this will help prevent feces and related bacteria from entering her uterus and causing infection - resulting in possibly losing the foal. you may want to check with your vet to see if this is recommended for your mare. anyone else had any experience or comments on this procedure?? i'm really curious to know more before i decide on this. >> That procedure is known as a caslick's suiture and is usually done on mares that have a sunken rectum which allows feces to dribble down the vulva and possibly contaminate. If you do have this done, be aware that it has to be opened back up before the mare foals or she will tear. Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR
