Anvil Equine Veterinary Clinic
Tuckmans Farm
Bar Lane Copsale
Horsham Sussex RH13 9AY

E: anvilvets@aol.com T: 01403 731213

AI AND BREEDING

We offer full AI and Breeding services at the practice. We also offer pre and post foaling checks in order to deal with any potential problem as early as possible. There are a few golden rules with mares and foals:

Signs of imminent foaling are waxing up or running milk, loosening of the back end, relaxation of the vulva, discomfort and restlessness.

The foal should have its head and torso out 20 minutes from the water bag bursting. If not – EMERGENCY!!

Foals must receive colostrum with the first six hours of life. If they have not suckled by 2-3 hours old a vet should attend to tube feed them.

The mare should cleanse (pass the afterbirth) within 6 hours.

Any signs of illness or lameness in foals in the first few weeks are an emergency. Often not suckling is the first sign.