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=== Mare ===

=== Mare ===

Drugs are used in individuals with a history of difficult birth and in emergency situations,  The mare must be 320-330 days pregnant to ensure adequate maturity of the foetus.  Also, the [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology|mammary gland]] must be developed and contain [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]].  The [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology|mammary gland]] is a good indicator of foetal maturity.  Mammary secretion of calcium carbonate increases 24 hours before foaling.  So, calcium carbonate levels can be used to assess foetal maturity prior to induction.  Mammary secretions are generally tested using a titret kit. A disadvantage of this is that essential immunoglobulins can be lost by this pre-parturient release of colostrum, resulting in the foal receiving less colostrum on its first suckle.

Drugs are used in individuals with a history of difficult birth and in emergency situations,  The mare must be 320-330 days pregnant to ensure adequate maturity of the foetus.  Also, the [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology|mammary gland]] must be developed and contain [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]].  The [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology|mammary gland]] is a good indicator of foetal maturity.  Mammary secretion of calcium carbonate increases 24 hours before foaling.  So, calcium carbonate levels can be used to assess foetal maturity prior to induction.  Mammary secretions are generally tested using a titret kit. A disadvantage of this is that essential immunoglobulins can be lost by this pre-parturient release of colostrum, resulting in the foal receiving less colostrum on its first suckle.

* Corticosteroids are NOT effective and prostaglandin results in abdominal pain.

* Corticosteroids are NOT effective and prostaglandin results in abdominal pain.