FOALING 



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Foaling. — The period of gestation in the mare is eleven 

 months ; but the exact period is often exceeded, and occa- 

 sionally the reverse, so the mare should be watched carefully 

 lest she should drop her foal without somebody at hand in 

 case of trouble. As her time approaches, her belly will drop 

 more, and the flanks draw in, whilst the udder begins to 



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increase in size. Soon after that a thick, sticky substance 

 forms in her udder, but this turns into a white, milk-like 

 fluid within a few hours of her foaling. Should all go well 

 with her, the mare will require no assistance, and usually 

 her troubles are over very soon. If, however, there is reason 

 to suspect that something is wrong, and there does not 

 happen to be an experienced man on the premises, a 

 veterinary surgeon should be sent for without delay. The 



