EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF PREGNANCY IN A MARE

Authors
WERHAHN H KAHRS H MERKT H
Citation
H. Werhahn et al., EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF PREGNANCY IN A MARE, Pferdeheilkunde, 12(5), 1996, pp. 785-785
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Pferdeheilkunde → ACNP
ISSN journal
01777726
Volume
12
Issue
5
Year of publication
1996
Pages
785 - 785
Database
ISI
SICI code
0177-7726(1996)12:5<785:ELOPIA>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
A case of excessive length of pregnanxy in a thoroughbred mare is desc ribed. A foal was born after 391 days, which was slightly underweight but otherwise normal. In accordance with VANDEPLASSCHE we recommend no t interrupt a pregnancy in a mare too early, 340 days should be comple ted and the udder must show signs of preparedness for lactation, provi ded there are no other indications for an intervention.