At 17:38:31 on 29.04.10, Yonina wrote:
I have a first time mother with an 8 month old foal who seems to be weaning herself. I think the mare is also not allowing too much suckling. This is fine for me - I had decided not to rush it. But now I am concerned about the health of my mare as she seems to be leaking down her legs and one udder is so full it is showing between her back legs, just like when she was just about to birth. There is also some firmness about it above the teat. I had thought that the milk production was slowing naturally, but now I'm not sure what is happening. What is normal and what is something to worry about? I realise it might be hard to advise, but I would be grateful to hear your thoughts.