Re: Foal birth/death

2004-06-29 Thread clare brennan
This message is from: =?iso-8859-1?q?clare=20brennan?= <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sorry to hear about your loss. im from england and dont know your whereabouts? but have you considered fostering your mare? although your mare has lost her foal she still may be producing milk and im sure theres a

foal birth/death...

2004-06-28 Thread Jeanne Zuker
This message is from: "Jeanne Zuker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Aimee, So sorry to hear of the death of your foal, I am glad to hear that your mare is doing ok. I congratulate all of you who are brave enough to have foals and breed your mare's. Just know that all of you, your

Re Foal Birth/Death

2004-06-28 Thread Northhorse
week old baby an extra hug indeed. Give your mare a lot of extra hugs and TLC. I feel so sorry for her, the way you described her nickering for a foal that never answered. :( Pamela Northern Holiday Horses Welcome Polaris

Foal birth/death

2004-06-28 Thread HapDayBMF
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] HI, Our last mare to foal this year, went into labor last night. She was HUGE. Everything was going as it should. Water broke, and with in 15 min. we started getting a peak at what was presenting itself - it wasn't a footit was an EAR. I ran i

RE: cutest foal

2004-06-26 Thread Frederick J. Pack
This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Awww Shucks Ruthie Ya beat me to the draw pardnerya shot me right thru the heart. Congratulations on Rustler winning the cutest foal. I'm jealous cause I entered too and lost. Must be that the pho

Re: cutest foal

2004-06-26 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] How cool! Equine Legal Solutions is in my area and has been very helpful to me. Great to see a Fjord winning cutest foal. / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com

cutest foal

2004-06-26 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey folks... get a load of the cutest foal photo at Equine Solutions, in their current photo contest. This little guy was only 7 hours old when this shot was taken. Thanks to Fred and Lois Pack for the invitation to ente

BRAGG Foal Announcement

2004-06-17 Thread Catherine lassesen
ns to Gayle Ware, Johan's owner for another beautiful GREY Colt from her "junior" stallion. Mama and baby boy are doing well and are resting. He was greeted into the world by Anja Bakken (visiting from Norway) and Matthew Elias (our nephew from California). We are all pleased and hap

FOAL WANTED

2004-05-31 Thread Catherine lassesen
details on your foal. 1. Name 2. Birth date & when you are willing to wean 3. Sire and Dam 4. Price 5. Where are you located 6. Photo if possible Thank you, Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven - The Horse Garden [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: chunky foal

2004-05-25 Thread Quilter855
mares grass hay with a touch of alfalfa and mare and foal grain. They also are on poor quality pasture and are let out onto a good pasture for about two hours per day. Should I cut back on the mare's grain? We only give the filly a touch of grain in our hands daily (probably under 1/8 cup)

Foal Training

2004-05-23 Thread Catherine lassesen
l try to run and catch up with the foals... Bad news for a beginning rider if Mama wants to go the way of the foal and not the way the rider wants them to go. Again, we walk only. The foal will run buck, fart and kick up their heals... We will ask the foals to pony at about 3-4 weeks old. They must le

Re: Ponying a foal from Momma

2004-05-23 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/23/2004 12:20:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd like to hear how folks on this list go about ponying foals. Hi Lori: We started our Prins out at about a week or so old tying him along side mama while we drove

Ponying a foal from Momma

2004-05-23 Thread Lori Lemley
This message is from: Lori Lemley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Another first foal question: I'd like to start riding my mare again, and I assume the best way to do it outside of an enclosed area will be to pony the filly from my mare. I'd like to hear how folks on this list go abo

Re: Eeeww! Dumb first-foal question...

2004-05-13 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lots of good prayers, Fred. Jean G Author "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 46-49 Send $20 to: PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

RE: Eeeww! Dumb first-foal question...

2004-05-12 Thread Frederick J. Pack
. Still on baby watch for our second foal. Bagging heavily, but not waxing yet that I can detect. Should be tonight or tomorrow Say a little prayer for us. We've had enough bad luck this year... Fred All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus 2003. Fred and Lois Pa

Re: Eeeww! Dumb first-foal question...

2004-05-12 Thread Joe Glick
This message is from: "Joe Glick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here are a few lines I copied from this website. http://www.petplace.com/Articles/artShow.asp?artID=3602 >>>>The First Weeks: The foal will eat fresh manure (usually his dam's), a practice called coprophagy.

Eeeww! Dumb first-foal question...

2004-05-12 Thread Lori Lemley
However, a few piles unavoidably accumulate during the night. She is my first foal, and I wonder how common this is. She is not scoured (yet) and seems healthy in every way. Should I be concerned? Is there something I could feed the mare so that the manure would not be so palatable? She did not seem t

Re: Eeeww! Dumb first-foal question...

2004-05-12 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lori... not to fear =))) Some foal authorities believe that it is necessary for the foal to sample of the mother's manure in order to introduce productive bacteria into the foal's gut. I've seen it in pri

Re: Eeeww! Dumb first-foal question...

2004-05-12 Thread spiekath
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Lori Lemley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 8:11 am Subject: Eeeww! Dumb first-foal question... > This message is from: Lori Lemley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I have a very nice 3-wee

Re: Eeeww! Dumb first-foal question...

2004-05-12 Thread FjordAmy
r the foal to gain the flora that is necessary for it to process the solid foods it is beginning to eat. And dogs love it to! LOL Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: New foal....

2004-05-07 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spring always brings new and wonderful things!!! Sounds like you have one to be proud of. Roberta New Prague MN > Pack's Peak Stables is proud to announce the arrival of PPS Showman, born at > 10:10 PM last night. > Fred Spoken like a

RE: New foal....

2004-05-07 Thread Frederick J. Pack
This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was so excited when I wrote my message, I should have said: The right hoof, then the nose, then the left hoof. Fred All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus 2003. Fred and Lois Pack Pack's Peak Stables Wilke

Re: New foal....

2004-05-07 Thread Ruth Bushnell
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CONGRATULATIONS Pack's Peak Stables, Lois and Fred very happy you have a new budding star, destined for fame it sounds like. Ruthie and Gene Bushwhacker Fjords, nw mt > Good morning, > > Pack's Peak Stables is proud to announce th

Re: New foal....

2004-05-07 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/7/2004 8:11:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pack's Peak Stables is proud to announce the arrival of PPS Showman Congratulations Fred!! Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]

New foal....

2004-05-07 Thread Frederick J. Pack
age of the baby. The first foot came out, then the right front foot, then the left front became visible but was NOT coming out at the same rate as the rest of the foal. When the foal stopped moving out, the mare jumped up to allow me to help. I straightened the leg and gently pulled the foal into

Re:unhealthy foal

2004-05-05 Thread jerrell friz
This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Another thing that I thought of, mares milk is 10 percent protein. So if the mare is being fed a high protein diet, like 25 percent protein alfalfa, this could cause problems. Several posts have referred to a RICH diet, not sure what they

Sick Foal & Fjord Wanted

2004-05-04 Thread Catherine Lassesen
This message is from: "Catherine Lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Peter, I will have to agree with Suzan, at first read, your mare may be going thru foal heat. How many days old is your foal? The black around the eyes is what I would call color... and you just may have yourself a

Re:unhealthy foal

2004-05-04 Thread jerrell friz
This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> . I strongly suggest that you start turning Mama and > baby out for longer periods of time. Very good advice! Along with the PROBIOTIC. I discovered probiotics about 6 years ago. The single best thing that one can do for the

unhealthy foal?

2004-05-04 Thread Douglas Knutsen
This message is from: "Douglas Knutsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi - I agree that the foal probably is grey. I also agree that the vet should be consulted both about the "runs" and the richness of the milk. Even tho the runs probably are a result of the mare's foal hea

Foal diarrehea

2004-05-04 Thread Pat Holland
This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi guys, listen my first little foal Erica may be sick I am unsure. Here are > the signs/symptoms > > 1) Bad Diarrehea Call your Vet today.

Re:unhealthy foal

2004-05-04 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
amples water and hay both in small amounts. Advice? Thanks Peter Peter, You've received some good advice in regards to your filly's diarrhea and shedding patten, although I might ask you what the mare is fed and possibly her milk is too rich. I've found that probiotics can help

Re: Unheathy Foal?

2004-05-03 Thread Dianna
This message is from: "Dianna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I call my vet immediately about diarrhea in a foal. I take a temp. first and check heartrate and respiration. They can get very sick, very fast. I agree with others, black circles are probably shedding. Dianna Saleh F

Re: Unheathy Foal?

2004-05-03 Thread Jean Ernest
..pink stuff, they like it. Probably not the brand name,just Kaolin/pectin. Also Probios probiotic (comes in a tube like a wormer) How old is she? 2 weeks..or so? Mare in Foal heat? (I just read she is almost a month old..did the mare go through foal heat earlier or is she in heat now?) Sometim

Re: Unheathy Foal?

2004-05-03 Thread spiekath
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Peter Randall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, May 3, 2004 9:44 am Subject: Unheathy Foal? > This message is from: "Peter Randall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hi guys, listen my first lit

Re: Unheathy Foal?

2004-05-03 Thread SSlotness
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your foal could have the following: 1)Mare is in heat, causing the diarrea 2) The foal is a grey dun, thus having the black circles at the eyes and a black muzzle. Suzan

Unheathy Foal?

2004-05-03 Thread Peter Randall
This message is from: "Peter Randall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi guys, listen my first little foal Erica may be sick I am unsure. Here are the signs/symptoms 1) Bad Diarrehea 2) Black circles under eyes and stuff appears to have been in a boxing match 3) Hair off all around the nose

Re: Foal Question

2004-04-23 Thread Tamara Rousso
This message is from: Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is there a web site or book that anyone can recommend with pictures of this? Tamara On Friday, April 23, 2004, at 05:01 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's your basic long soft lead around the butt and around the chest making a "handle"

Re: Foal Question

2004-04-23 Thread Fhtrp
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For years I did the lead with someone to help push occassionally. Dr. Judith Shoemaker ( Vet, chiropractor, accupuncturist, holistic meds also) showed me the "suitcase" way to start them 2 years ago with Valdemar. It's your basic long soft lead around the

Re: Foal Question

2004-04-22 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/22/2004 9:00:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: First off, the time to start teaching them to lead is NOW!! The younger the better. Amen to that! A barn mate once asked me to lead her 5 month old foal while she

Re: Foal Question

2004-04-22 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You already have replies I am sure but at the risk of repeating,,,teach a young horse to accept the lead by having the lead rope behind their butt, over the tail and the lead fastened to the halter. Then give a short tug on the rope at the halter

Re: Foal Question

2004-04-22 Thread Jean Ernest
ith 55 forecast today..snow almost all gone, only patches in the woods. >>1) However, how the heck do you move them around at that age?? > >2) When do you start to teach them to lead and how? >How do you lead a young foal from place to place? > >When do you get them to lead pro

Re: Foal Question

2004-04-22 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/22/2004 8:02:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 1) However, how the heck do you move them around at that age?? 2) When do you start to teach them to lead and how? Hi Peter: Here are a few ideas... First off, the t

Foal Question

2004-04-22 Thread Peter Randall
This message is from: "Peter Randall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello listers, I had my first foal a couple of weeks back and I am wondering a couple of things. The little dear is standing for brushing, holding well as I hold tight, allowing me to lift all four feet without trouble a

Re: Consignment horses at Beaver Dam Farm & Foal Announcement

2004-04-21 Thread Arthur Rivoire
This message is from: "Arthur Rivoire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Everybody from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia --- First things first -- Yesterday, Holly gave birth to a superb colt. As this is our "V" year, and we have a granddaughter named Grace V

Re: need orphan foal ideas

2004-04-11 Thread SorgerJ
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/11/04 10:05:52 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sue in NM where we have 8 inches of snow and more falling. GOOD HEAVENS! 8 inches snow down there? We have been having early break-up...55 degrees We won't make 55

Re: need orphan foal ideas

2004-04-11 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >HAPPY EASTER! TO THE FJORD LIST. > >Sue in NM where we have 8 inches of snow and more falling. GOOD HEAVENS! 8 inches snow down there? We have been having early break-up...55 degrees and 14 hours sun every day for the last week and much of

Re: need orphan foal ideas

2004-04-11 Thread SorgerJ
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/11/04 12:06:03 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The name and email below is a person on the CD-List, who needs orphan foal help. I know some of you have raised one, but can't remember who. If you have the

need orphan foal ideas

2004-04-11 Thread Carol J. Makosky
This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List, The name and email below is a person on the CD-List, who needs orphan foal help. I know some of you have raised one, but can't remember who. If you have the time, please contact them. It seems like

Re: Foal-lac

2004-03-31 Thread SorgerJ
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 3/31/04 6:59:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Today I had someone on another e-list say to get off Foal-lac and feed another brand (buckeye, land-o-lakes or blue seal?) because many people's foals have deve

Foal-lac

2004-03-31 Thread Gina Larson
Today I had someone on another e-list say to get off Foal-lac and feed another brand (buckeye, land-o-lakes or blue seal?) because many people's foals have developed ulcers on Foal-lac. Has anyone else heard of this? Does anyone else have experience with using Foal-lac? The problem is, the loca

foal

2004-03-27 Thread jgayle
ring. One friend used a nanny goat, but the foal tended to be a bit runted. However, he grew into a beautiful boy. Jean Author "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 46-49 Send $20 to: PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

Re: a foal is born

2004-03-27 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Congratulations on the new baby and best of luck. Jean Author "The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 46-49 Send $20 to: PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

a foal is born

2004-03-25 Thread Sara Faull
are so happy they are both doing well. I suspect that this trickle of foal postings will soon become a stream, so- good luck everyone and have fun with those babies. (I hope to get some pictures up on our website soon). Sara, Mandala Farm, Gouldsboro, Maine - mud season is upon us.

Re: New foal

2003-04-29 Thread Mariposa Farm
This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mariposa Farm wrote: > If anyone has a good "C" name we're > looking. Thanks to you who gave us ideas for a name. We have decided on "Carsen". We found the name in a 1900 Norwegian census that was on the web. He is doing great and will

New Foal What color??

2003-04-28 Thread shawna smith
This message is from: "shawna smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Two weeks ago, Capstone's Petra had a healthy, big (40") colt. Mom and baby are doing great. But I'm still trying to figure out what color he is or is it still to soon to tell ? Both parents are brown dun but his sire, Hostar, has sired

NEw Arrival foal

2003-04-28 Thread Wild Flower Fjord Farm
This message is from: "Wild Flower Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello everyone, We just wanted to announce that we have had our second foal. She is another filly born yesterday morning. Mom and baby are doing great. We were hoping for a colt since we have only had one out of

New foal

2003-04-28 Thread Mariposa Farm
This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> While I was gone at the Minnesotta Horse Expo the first of our two foals arrived Sunday morning at 4:30. The good looking boy (as yet to be named) is out of Fair Acres Alida and by Gromar's Rodrick. He was 36" - 37" tall depending on how fa

Foal Photos Wanted

2003-04-26 Thread Lassesen
This message is from: "Lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CASCADE HORSEMAN Reminder to send in your foal photos to Cascade Horseman for the JUNE 2003 Issue. Include with photos... 1. Foals Name 2. Sire Name 3. Dam Name 4. Your ranch name & Location If you want the photos retu

Foal Photos

2003-04-20 Thread Lassesen
This message is from: "Lassesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey everyone that has a foal on the ground... my webmaster is going to put up a 2003 foal photo page... please go to www.fjordsusa.com and email my webmaster with your 2003 foal photos... Be sure to state the name of the foal,

Fw: Sadie and Flotren's foal

2003-04-11 Thread Reena Giola
This message is from: "Reena Giola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Peg I am so sorry to hear of the loss...thoughts and prayers are with you all and for a speedy recovery to Sadie!! Glad to read that she is home safe and sound. Reena > > This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <> > > > > I a

Sadie and foal

2003-04-05 Thread Janne
This message is from: "Janne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just read up on the digest, sooo sorry to hear of your loss, Peg. Our Fair Acres Heidi went through this a couple of years ago, what a trooper she was. Sounds just like your Sadie. But oh so sad to lose the baby. Take care, Janne in full wint

Re: Sadie's foal

2003-04-04 Thread SUSAN GIARGIARI
This message is from: SUSAN GIARGIARI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Peg and Doug..you are in our thoughts and prayers..and Sadie too.we know how hard it is to loose a foal..thank god you were able to save Sadie.we were not so lucky with our mare SF Sunday..it has been a few

Re: Sadie and Flotren's foal

2003-04-04 Thread DFSPERL
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Peg, Sorry to hear of your loss. I think Ann and I can understand better your joy last year when our Sanvika was safely into the world. You are in our thoughts. Dave and Ann Sperl Othello, WA

Re: Sadie and Flotren's foal

2003-04-04 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/3/2003 11:47:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I am heartbroken Oh, Peg I'm so very sorry. I know how hard it is to loose babies. Hope Sadie makes a full & quick recovery. Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjord

RE: Sadie and Flotren's foal

2003-04-04 Thread Frederick J. Pack
This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh Dear. Peg, we are heartbroken for you. Our sincere sympathies for the loss. We hope that Sadie recovers completely. Again, we are so sorry. Fred All Mail is scanned in AND out by Norton Anti-virus. Fred and Lois Pac

Re: Sadie and Flotren's foal

2003-04-04 Thread Snowy Mtn.
This message is from: "Snowy Mtn." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear Peg & Doug . My heart is with you . I am so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news . I am glad that Sadie is well, keep a close eye on her for awhile. Every birth is a miracle we should not take for granted. Bless you all I am sorry LAuren

Re: Sadie and Flotren's foal

2003-04-04 Thread BaileysFjords
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peg and Doug, We are so sorry! Our thoughts are with you, we hope Sadie recovers quickly. Lynda and Daniel Bailey's Norwegian Fjords Quality Fjords--Equine Transportation--Hand-braided Tack & Accessories White Cloud, MI 231-689-9902 FAX: 775-383-6813 [EM

Re: Sadie and Flotren's foal

2003-04-04 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh Peg! I am so sad to hear this. At least you saved Sadie, how aweful it to have gone through this, but how much more aweful if you had lost her. I hope you can find some comfort knowing you did all you could. Take care, Jean in Alaska

Sadie and Flotren's foal

2003-04-04 Thread Knutsen Fjord Farm
This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am heartbroken to have to write that Sadie's delivery was one of those dystocias you read about, but which never happen to you Her beautiful colt's head was caught on her pelvic rim and she could not deliver him. We were able to

Re: foal bedding

2003-04-03 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I thing there is a wonderful market opportunity here for someone who can > come up with a better foal bedding product. Until then, I stick to straw. > > Peg > > Peg Knutsen - Ellensburg, WA > h

foal bedding

2003-04-01 Thread Knutsen Fjord Farm
gs I thing there is a wonderful market opportunity here for someone who can come up with a better foal bedding product. Until then, I stick to straw. Peg Peg Knutsen - Ellensburg, WA http://www.elltel.net/kffjord/

website for mares in foal

2002-11-18 Thread Debby Stai
This message is from: "Debby Stai" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Can anyone recommend a website that shows the size of the unborn foal month to month along with information on exactly where the foal is being carried and then info on delivery. thanks. Debby

Re: foal colic

2002-10-31 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Peg there are so many old wives tales about alfalfa. Of course I would not feed rich food to a horse during a colic and I am not sure what you mean by "depressed". My big boy has always had "lie downs" where he will get up and down and seems

foal colic

2002-10-31 Thread Knutsen Fjord Farm
This message is from: "Knutsen Fjord Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Deb - I don't recall whether you have used a pro-biotic with your foal. It is marketed under many names, and is specifically for aiding digestion. The one we use is Dyna-Pro, and the first thing we do if we susp

Re: foal colic

2002-10-30 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Alfalfa, good quality, has a slightly laxative effect. Lots of old wives (husbands)tales about alfalfa but I fed free choice to my thoroughbred mare before and after delivery of my huge Charley. He is now going on twenty three and has had it

Re: foal colic

2002-10-30 Thread Warren Stockwell
rta - Original Message - From: "Debbie Shade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 8:22 AM Subject: foal colic > This message is from: "Debbie Shade" <[EMAIL PRO

foal colic

2002-10-23 Thread GreenMeadowFarm1
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Debbie, Green Meadow has been in the Morgan breeding business for over twenty years now. A few years ago, I discussed a situation such as yours with a fellow Morgan breeder whose foal continued to colic. We found this filly to have encysted

Re: foal colic

2002-10-22 Thread whitedvm
use of the increased frequency I would lean more towards a surgical complication. The foal should be small enough that someone skilled with an ultrasound machine might be able to pick up the problem. I'm assuming that blood work has been done and is normal. Steve White, DVM

Re: foal colic

2002-10-22 Thread Jean Gayle
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Deb, since he "eats well" could he be over loading a not too healthy system? Are there softer finer or special foods he could be on?Jean Jean Walters Gayle Aberdeen, WA Author:The Colonel's Daughter $20 PO Box 104 Montesano, WA 98563

foal colic

2002-10-22 Thread Debbie Shade
This message is from: "Debbie Shade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To anyone with any ideas, I'm looking for any suggestions, or sources of information for my non fjord foal whom continues to colic. A brief update: colic at 4 weeks- resolves after a week at clinic (they think it wa

Foal Shows in Germany

2002-10-22 Thread Linda Lehnert
This message is from: "Linda Lehnert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carol, Here in Germany we have foal shows.  The foals are suckling foals and are presented, of course, with their dams.  Each mare and foal enters the ring separately and is first inspected by the judge in-hand.  Then th

Foal rescue

2002-09-27 Thread John Rooker
d an individual who read in The Herald about vandalism of a fence at the sanctuary - where several lengths were cut away allowing the possibility of escape - replaced it for For the Love of Horses organization. He said the money saved by the donation will enable the sanctuary to save another f

Re: To foal or not to foal...

2002-08-15 Thread griet vandenbroucke
This message is from: "griet vandenbroucke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List, 3 years ago my foal was born. He was 48 days too late. So don't worry. Griet - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 3:17 AM Subject:

Re: To foal or not to foal...

2002-08-09 Thread Fhtrp
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've been told by several vets that mare gestation is anywhere between 11 and 14 months so here's hoping. Unless she's part elephant and their's is 2 years I think. Robyn

To foal or not to foal...

2002-08-09 Thread Peter Randall
ea. Startign to think up all kinds of crazy scenarios. One vet told me he had seen a horse go 13 months before. Will I have a winter foal or no foal??? Again congratulations. Signed Jealous. W Peter Randall [demime 0.99c.8 removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of W.

Re: rapid breathing foal

2002-07-11 Thread Nancy Newport
This message is from: Nancy Newport <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My recent experience with this can be found on the archives (hot foal), but if other problems are ruled out by the vet, then it could be the heat. Does he have an elevated temp? Many on the list have recommended body clipping and

Re: Foal with rapid breathing rate

2002-07-11 Thread whitedvm
assume your friend had their vet look at it. Was there a heart murmur? Did the lungs sound normal? When a foal (or any mammal) gives birth the circulation must change over from fetal circulation where the blood bypasses the lungs to normal circulation where the heart pumps blood to the lungs

Re: Foal with rapid breathing rate

2002-07-11 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/10/2002 6:29:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Any ideas about this rapid breathing? > First question - is it hot where she is? If it's a normal, active foal the rapid breathing could be ca

Foal with rapid breathing rate

2002-07-10 Thread Momster18
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Fjord Friends- My friend has asked me to post this: She has a new Fjord foal (10 days old) who has had a rapid breathing rate since birth. Her nostrals are slightly flared as well. However, she is very active, eats well, and is gaining weight

Re: foal scours

2002-07-01 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'm confused about your statement here regarding the ivermectin absorption. > Are you saying the foal absorbs the ivermectin and that is why it doesn't get > the parasites? Well the

Re:Re: foal scours

2002-07-01 Thread whitedvm
re 3 hours postpartum." I'm confused about your statement here regarding the ivermectin absorption. Are you saying the foal absorbs the ivermectin and that is why it doesn't get the parasites? Steve

Current Foal Count

2002-06-30 Thread FjordAmy
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] As of today, my count stands at 42 Colts and 35 Fillies. I have a listing with names of owners if anyone is interested. Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: foal scours

2002-06-29 Thread Lori Albrough
and in very young foals, and since the implications of the report are so important, it seems foolhardy not to follow the recommendations of the study. Accordingly, I have always dewormed all our mares immediately postpartum with ivermectin. Now, for how this relates to foal scours. I was talking to Vi

Adding to the Foal count.

2002-06-29 Thread Les D
This message is from: "Les D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, at 10:30 am my mare Hosta had a healthy stud colt. Mom & son doing well. The father is Karen McCarthy stud Sven. Les & Margaret H. Callahan,Ca

Re: foal scours

2002-06-25 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/25/2002 10:05:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Kez is now 14 months old and doing great. He is still with Beth and Sandy at > > Starfire and will be for another year. I can't give him the pasture and > playm

Re: foal scours

2002-06-25 Thread SorgerJ
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a book called Veterinary Guide to Horse Breeding, I bought it when Katrina was in foal. As most of you know Katrina died in labor and my vet saved her colt by doing a c-section. The book says foal scours are caused by the foal eating manure and

Re: foal scours

2002-06-25 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/24/2002 6:46:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > What about mares that don't get ANY grain? My family has raised horses all > my > life, and I think about every foal we've ever raised

Re: foal scours

2002-06-24 Thread FjordAmy
s getting till AFTER she's had her foal heat.. What about mares that don't get ANY grain? My family has raised horses all my life, and I think about every foal we've ever raised has scoured in some degree during foal heat, whether Mom was on grain & hay, just hay or pasture.

Re: foal scours

2002-06-23 Thread HapDayBMF
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 6/22/02 1:20:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Attention all you breeders out there: I have "discovered" a wonderful > treatment for those fo

Foal-Heat Scours

2002-06-21 Thread JBonner748
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Attention all you breeders out there: I have "discovered" a wonderful treatment for those foal-heat scours that newborns get. You know, the kind where you spend days scrubbing stinky, sore little bottoms and pumping Pepto-Bismol in the

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