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02/10/2023

With thousands of mares foaling every year, it is common for veterinarians to be called to see a mare that has not lost her placental membranes after foaling.

Most of the time, retained foetal membranes (RFMs) can be dealt with easily and without complications, but they can result in disastrous consequences if not treated in a timely fashion, explains vet Dr Maxine Brain...

Read more: https://eqlifemag.com.au/issues/83/retained-foetal-membranes/

29/09/2023

💥Update💥

Foster mare needed.
Ph Colin 0408251880

Thanks to everyone who contacted us - we were lucky enough to get a lovely foster mare and they're both in love ❤️

24/08/2023

SOME GREAT INFO ABOUT FOALING:
The gestation length of mares is approximately 340 days, however there is great variation and some pregnancies will last over 365 days. Mammary gland development usually begins 4-6 weeks prior to foaling. Waxing of teat ends occurs in 70% of mares 24-72 hours prior to foaling.

The first stage of labour is characterised by the mare pacing nervously, lifting her tail, circling, restlessness. This usually lasts 10-90 minutes (but can last up to 5 hours) and looks similar to colic. It is a good idea to wrap the mare’s tail if you have time or remember at this stage!

Second stage is when the chorio-allantois (“water bag”) presents and ruptures. Most mares lie down and strain intensely as the foal is pushed out. Once the front feet and head present, the foal is usually pushed out fairly easily. MOST FOALS ARE DELIVERED WITHIN 20-30 MINUTES after rupture of the chorio-allantois. The placental membranes are often draped over the foal. The foal usually breaks through these but it does not hurt to break the membranes to clear the foal’s face. The umbilical cord remains attached until the mare stands up. If your mare is in this stage for >30 minutes, call us!

Stage 3 of foaling is the expulsion of the placenta. Usually this occurs within 2-6 hours after birth of the foal. If the placenta is not passed by 6 -12 hours the mare may need assistance to avoid endotoxaemia.

FOALING EMERGENCIES
If the foaling does not progress quickly and smoothly or you have any questions, it is always best to call us immediately rather than waiting. Foaling emergencies include, among others, “dystocia” (difficult foaling usually resulting from improper fetal presentation or position), and premature placental separation (red bag delivery).

Remember the 1-2-3 Rule.
*Foal should be born within 30 minutes of active delivery.
1. Your foal should STAND within one hour of birth.
2. Your foal should be nursing on it's own within 2 hours.
3. The placenta should pass within 3 hours.
If these things do not happen, call us!!

AND DON'T FORGET, Ruby Racing and Breeding offer a fully monitored FOALING DOWN service here in Geraldton.

23/08/2023

**** Post Edit - thank you every one a foster mare has been found ☺️****** Foster mare required for this beautiful 3 day old c**t who sadly lost his mum last night. Please phone our office on 95303751 if you can help.

16/08/2023

Outcomes for racehorses who suffer lower-limb fractures on the track are expected to improve significantly following the introduction of racehorse limb support kits by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board [IHRB].

The kits, which are now available across Ireland, comprise compression boots and splints to provide external support for lower limb injuries.

The use of a compression boot or splint during the immediate care of an injured horse enables the horse to be better transported, as comfortably and safely as possible, to an equine hospital for further assessment and treatment.

By minimising further disruption to the bone and critical soft tissue structures in the leg, the kit helps ensure the best possible outcome for the injured horse and gives the best chance of future rehabilitation.

The kits were developed by vets for use by vets and are supported by practitioners and experts from the Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons and the IEVA. These organisations will be working with the IHRB to support veterinary teams across all Irish tracks to use the boot and splints effectively.

Dr. Claire Hawkes of the IEVA stated:

"The availability of the limb support system to veterinarians on-site at Irish racecourses is a positive step for racehorse welfare. Where stabilisation is appropriate, the kit provides the tools necessary to rapidly stabilise a fracture, allowing for improved comfort, load bearing, reduced anxiety and, importantly, the opportunity for the horse to be fully assessed for treatment."

https://www.theirishfield.ie/news-injured-racehorses-to-benefit-from-new-limb-support-kits-778657

19/07/2023

Horses are designed to move and graze for the majority of the day, and prolonged confinement can lead to issues such as colic, gastric ulcers, or stereotypic behaviours (like cribbing or weaving).

"Horses have evolved to eat little and often, around 13 hours per day.

Grazing activity peaks at certain times of day, primarily early morning (5 to 8 am) and mid-afternoon (approximately 4 to 6 pm.

Domesticated horses still display the same tendency to eat in bouts throughout the 24-hour period.

It makes no difference if they often graze in areas with plentiful forage or are stabled with all of their nutritional requirements fulfilled in the form of forage and concentrates. Studies have shown that horses will not voluntarily fast for periods greater than 3 to 4 hours."

- Dr Andrew McLean

This is an excerpt from our textbook, 'Modern Horse Training: Equitation Science Principles & Practice, Volume 1', now available to purchase from our website: https://esi-education.com/shop/

10/06/2023

😔 COOEE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR 1.5 YEARS 😔

If you've been following us for a while, you would have seen Cooee on our socials before! He is so loved by all here at DRH and many of our supporters!

He is one of the most resilient animals, he has fully healed from his leg surgery whilst living in the kennel environment and is SO deserving of his forever home.

Cooee was originally surrendered to us because he turned out bigger than they expected and the family did not have the space for him. Cooee is very aloof and takes time to get adjust to new situations and environments.

He needs to go to an owner that will give him a lot of space and has a lot of patience with him.
Cooee is known to be an escape artist and will try to dig under fences and/or jump over them.
We are looking for someone who knows a little bit about Dingos or is willing to learn about them.

Cooee likes to chase balls and play tug of war and play chasey. He enjoys pats and rubs but much like a cat, his owners will need to allow him to approach for affection.

When he is uncomfortable he will retrieve and howl at you, his new owners need to understand his body language and not push him any further when he is giving signs like these.

A calm home is recommended for this clever boy, with minimal visitors and not a lot of foot traffic in the home. So it's a pretty specific home we are looking for but we know his perfect home is out there 🤞

View his profile here: https://www.dogshome.org.au/our-dogs/16045/

15/05/2023

06/05/2023

🤓At this weeks journal club, we reviewed a paper published by our local colleagues Dr Tania Sundra and Erin Kelty, and UK veterinarian David Rendle. The paper was recently published in the Equine Veterinary Journal and is titled: ‘Five- versus seven-day dosing intervals of extended-release injectable omeprazole in the treatment of equine squamous and glandular gastric disease’.

💉In summary, the authors found better healing rates in horses treated at 5- day compared to 7-day intervals.

👏Many congrats to our colleagues on the publication of some very useful research findings that have great relevance to our use of injectable omeprazole in equine clinical practice.

25/03/2023

loves when his mate Sean busts him out of kennels for a short term stay during his time off! If you’re working FIFO and would love to help our dogs when you’re home, hit us up 😎

ALSO, we (and Sean) would love nothing more than for Buddy to find a home of his own so he doesn’t have to go back into kennels at all! Sean tells us Buddy is great company and loves a morning hike 🌳

For FIFO carer information OR to apply for Buddy, contact our team at [email protected] today 🤩

Buddy’s profile: https://www.savour-life.com.au/adopt-a-dog/search-now/view/35855

25/03/2023

😁 Brucey 😁

If you're looking for a gentlemen, who'll love you more than he loves himself, who's love language is definitely affection (and eating snacks together) then please look no further than Bruce.

He is the bestest of boys, who at 8 years old travelled down from a regional pound and is now looking to retire in the city, with the love of his life.

Bruce has a beautiful, friendly nature and loves human affection. He is an older boy now who will need up to 1 hour of exercise each day, he prefers to explore yards and go on long sniffy walks.

Bruce has not been tested with small dogs but has had positive interactions with other dogs here at the refuge and is very polite and friendly with his doggy manners 🐶

It is heart breaking to see the condition Bruce arrived in, it's obvious he has not received the best treatment in the past and he deserves the best of the best from now on. He may not be entering any modelling competitions but he will always win best, most sweet senior boy 🥰

He is currently on foster but you can view his profile and apply for him here: https://www.dogshome.org.au/our-dogs/19104/

04/01/2023

****Post Update**** We now have a mare and todays fostering has been successful …. Thank you to all involved….Foster Mare required urgently for this beautiful little girl. Please contact Murray Vets on 0895303751 if you think you have a mare who may be suitable

05/11/2022

Had a great lunch with really good live music…where you might ask..somewhere I probably wouldn’t have ventured but so glad we did..The Commercial hotel in Midland..decor is beautiful and alcohol list and service is perfect.