A survey of foal rejecting mares

Abstract

History forms were obtained from the owners of 135 foal rejecting mares. The owners had either contacted the Cornell University's Animal Behavior Clinic directly or had mailed-in a form published in Equine Practice, Compendium of Continuing Education, Horse and Rider, and other equine publications for veterinarians or laypersons. Of the 135 horses, 70 were Arabian, 24 were Quarter horses, 14 were Thoroughbreds and 4 were Morgans. Most ( 101 ) of the mares were primiparous, but 20 mares had rejected at least one other foal. Most (115) mares were between 4 and 10 years old. Rejection occurred immediately after birth by 95 of the mares, after 12 h by 11 and after 24 h by 14. Of the cases in which the outcome was known, 36 accepted their foals, 49 were separated from the foals who were either fostered onto another mare or hand raised. Ten foals were killed or died as a result of rejection.The common factor in eventual acceptance was very frequent opportunities for the foal to suckle provided by restraint of the mare. Detecting and neutralizing odor sources in dog and cat elimination problems Patrick Melese Veterinary Behavior Consultants, P.O. Box 99098, San Diego, CA 92169, USA Abstract Detection and effective treatment of soiled areas in a home is vital to the successful outcome of a behavioral consultation in inappropriate elimination cases. To detect urine odor sources, four methods were discussed including one's nose and eyes, as well as ultra-Detection and effective treatment of soiled areas in a home is vital to the successful outcome of a behavioral consultation in inappropriate elimination cases. To detect urine odor sources, four methods were discussed including one's nose and eyes, as well as ultra-