What vaccinations do pregnant mares need?

What vaccinations do pregnant mares need?

The mare should be vaccinated for Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis, West Nile virus, influenza and tetanus at the beginning of pregnancy. A booster should be given one month prior to foaling to increase the antibody level in the mare’s colostrum (first milk) and help protect the newborn foal from disease.

When should a pregnant mare shot be given?

Pregnant mares should be vaccinated against Equine Herpes Virus (EHV or Rhinopneumonitis virus) at 5, 7 and 9 months of gestation, with many veterinarians recommending vaccinating at 3 months of gestation as well.

When should a mare be vaccinated after foaling?

As a general rule, foals born from non- vaccinated mares should receive their first vaccine dose no earlier than 3 to 4 months of age and foals born from vaccinated mares should be administered their first vaccine at approximately 6 months of age.

Do pregnant mares drink more water?

Pregnant mares also drink more water, so place 2 water buckets in her stall and fill them frequently. Additionally, it is very important to remove the mare from all sources of fescue (pasture or hay) during the last 3 months of gestation.

Is it safe to transport a pregnant mare?

Research shows that transport (9 hours in moderate temperatures) doesn’t increase the miscarriage rate for mares in early pregnancy (16 to 38 days). In late pregnancy, you should complete long-distance transport at least 30 days before the foal is due. Mares need time to settle and develop immunity to local organisms.

What is the best feed for a pregnant mare?

Purina® Omolene® #200, Strategy® GX or Ultium® Growth horse feed would be good choices, or Purina® Enrich Plus® Ration Balancing horse feed may be an option for mares that are easy keepers. During the tenth month of gestation the greatest amount of mineral retention occurs in the unborn foal.

Should you worm a pregnant mare?

Worming: Worm throughout pregnancy as usual, but it it important to check the wormer is licenced for broodmares. We would also recommend worming during the foaling period, either in the week before or after. Wormers that are safe to use are: Equest, Eqvalan, Strongid P, Panacur, Panacur guard and Equimax.

Do mares come into season when pregnant?

Some mares will appear to have a heat cycle despite being in foal. This can be because they’ve had several foals before, or it may be because the mare has a hay belly that makes her abdomen look distended. Not all mares show obvious signs of being in foal, even late in the pregnancy.

How much feed does a pregnant mare need?

These mares require between 2 to 3 percent of her body weight in total feed daily, which may be as much as 25 to 30 lb of hay and 10 to 15 lb of concentrate feed daily (Refer to table 3 below). Including fat in her ration increases the fat content in the milk, which may help nursing foals to grow.

How often do you worm a pregnant mare?

Worming During Pregnancy During pregnancy, your worming program should continue with doses every 6-12 weeks or as per the recommendations of the product used by your veterinarian. A faecal egg count, followed by a faecal egg count reduction test, is integral to ensuring your worming program is efficient and effective.

Can you drench a pregnant mare?

Dewormer drench Treat your mare with a broad spectrum drench, like Equest Plus Tape, within the last month prior to foaling. Deworming your mare will reduce parasite pressure on your new born foal.

Can you ride a horse if it’s pregnant?

In most cases regular riding should cause no problems past that first month. Johnson says that as the pregnancy progresses and the foal grows, there is a slight risk of the fetus damaging or even rupturing the abdominal wall during excessive exercise.