This message is from: "Philis Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Just thought I'd mention a handy little device when you find the need to
milk the mare. I use a 60cc syringe, cut off the end where you would put
the needle, invert the plunger and you have a "milking syringe". Just put
it on the teat so that there is no air intake around the teat and then pull
the plunger down. The syringe fills with milk and you can get almost up to
60cc of milk. I'm sure others have used this, but for those who haven't, it
works pretty well.
On another note, I just wanted to say that I lost my seven month old Fjord
gelding back in January. It was terribly heartbreaking for me because I was
caring for him 24/7 for days. He became sick back in August at age two
months. Reoccurring high fevers, I was in constant contact with vets and
using antibiotics etc. Everybody thought it was pneumonia, but at last the
day he died, I drew blood. Two days later my vet called with results.
Liver, kidneys were gone, he was VERY toxic.....it was Lymes disease. My
dear vet friend mentioned Lymes back in August, but other antibiotics were
used and the foal would get better for a time. Moral of the story, check
their blood first thing. And, I hope nobody else ever has to go through
this. Karl was a very stoic little guy. I still miss him deeply. PS....I
had tetracycline in my stash and yes, I'm on a guilt trip.
Philis Anderson
Sawtooth Mountain Fjords
Grand Marais, MN
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