First Trimester
What is the day of ovulation?
Day 0
When does the second trimester begin?
day 114 (4th month)
4-6
What is the common name for neonatal encephalopothy?
dummy foal
What should be done after cutting the foal's umbilical cord?
dip the stump in an iodine solution
What days is the initial ultrasound performed?
Day 14-16
When does the third trimester begin?
Day 226 (eighth month)
99-102 degrees Fahrenheit
What neonatal disease is the most common cause of death in newborn foals?
sepsis
What is the 1-2-3 rule when foaling?
foal should be standing in 1 hour, should be nursing in 2, should pass meconium and placenta in 3
Which ultrasound evaluates for twins?
second
During which trimester are the first and second vaccinations for EHV-1 given?
second
What is the average heart rate of a foal?
80-120 beats per minute
What neonatal disease occurs 7 hours to 12 days after birth?
Neonatal isoerythrolysis (NI)
Why is an enema administered?
to assist the foal in passing the meconium
What ultrasound confirms the fetal heartbeat?
Third
On which day should mares be prepared for foaling?
Day 300
What is the average respiratory rate of a foal?
20-40 breaths per minute
Neurological signs are an indicator of which neonatal disease?
neonatal encephalopathy
What are the two ways a foal can be protected against tetanus?
colostrum or injection
During which days could fetal sexing be performed?
days 60-90
What is the average foaling date?
day 340
What is the average fecal output of a foal per day?
2-5 piles
What is done to check for the neonatal disease sepsis?
check the immunoglobin levels
When should the foal's immunoglobin levels be checked?
first 8-24 hours