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REGUMATE: This is administered in the mouth at the correct dosage
for your mare if necessary. It is a synthetic Progesterone. We use
Regumate in conjunction with mares in transition (multiple follicles or
irregular cycling) and also on mares that are indicative of low progesterone
levels. We put these suspect mares on Regumate until the
progesterone test (P4) can be run at the time of the positive Pregnancy
test.
LUTALYZE: This is a prostin shot that is administered to bring on heat
cycles. This can be used if your mare is cycling regularly and to short
cycle. Occasionally early in the year this shot will bring a mare into the
transitional stage when Regumate can be used to bring them into a
good breeding cycle.
FOALING: The mare should have already been given her EWT, FLU,
Strep-Vac, & West Niles booster protection shots preferably 30 days
prior to foaling so the foal will get its immediate protection from the
mare’s antibodies. The foal is examined for any problems and gentle
iodine or Nolvasan solution is applied to the navel. The foal is watched
until it stands to nurse. To be sure adequate antibodies have been
passed on, an IGG blood test is pulled on the foal the next day. Any
tears or problems are also repaired.. Each new foal’s navel is treated
for three more days.
In today’s market and cost of breeding horses, it is important to
approach your venture with a professional and experienced staff,
knowledge of costs, and a plan. Do not be afraid to ask questions, get
references, get a good contract and have a plan in place.
for the
Karen Berk, Equine Reproduction Services Inc.
352-208-4747
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