The birth of a mare can prove to be a very difficult journey full of pitfalls, which can unfortunately lead to the loss of a newborn horse, the death of its mother, or health problems for one or both of them. All this represents a risk that should not be underestimated, and one that one must try to avoid at all costs.
Furthermore, on a professional level, various complications can turn into a loss of money for all those involved in breeding and buying and selling equines. Those who work within the competitive arena, presenting their own specimens in international competitions, should also put aside the risk of complications during mare birth. Fortunately, with new technological possibilities, many interesting and safe solutions can be exploited. With this in mind, let us learn about the problems that can occur during the birth of a foal, and then move on to the method proposed by Sisteck to be used to minimise any risk.
What complications can occur during the foaling of a mare?
Complications in mare birth can be of various kinds and may depend primarily on the animal’s tonnage and age. It is also important to remember that the first foaling is the most difficult to deal with, so it is necessary to follow and monitor the entire gestation process meticulously to ensure that everything goes well.
The main event, which must necessarily be taken into account, is the breaking of the water. At that point, the animal must be placed in a position appropriate to the event. Most of the time, the mare herself will arrange herself in the best possible way. However, if she does not do so and if no one follows her, various problems may occur during foaling. The foal’s birth could therefore be accompanied by complications that could in turn adversely affect the welfare and safety of the foal.
Normally, the foal emerges from its mother’s womb with the help of its front legs. However, if this is not the case, the support of specialised professionals will be required here as well, which may help to avoid problems. Clearly, each case is different, which is why we cannot say exactly what the consequences of any complications arising during the mare’s birth might be. However, as always, prevention is better than cure and we can say with certainty that complications can occur even in the case of close births.
How to prevent possible health problems in the mare and foal?
Obviously, to ensure that everything goes well, you must be present at the birth from the very first moment. If the vet is present, he or she can avoid problems and act immediately in the event of complications.
We know that it is not easy to be present at the moment of birth. It is no coincidence that so many breeders are unable to attend the births of their foals. That is precisely why we offer a good foaling signal system for equines: with our innovative moduleC6 EVO, you have a signal that alerts you at the very moment of the happy event, so that you are ready to witness the mare’s birth and call your vet. This is definitely a solution to consider, which will allow you to avoid any complications and all the associated consequences. Don’t you agree?
C6 EVO, the perfect tool for monitoring mare pregnancies
As just mentioned, this innovative tool is very useful for monitoring the status of your mare’s pregnancy and imminent foaling: but how exactly does it work? This device is an evolution of our other effective product, the C6 Birth Control. The main innovation lies in the practical touch screen it is equipped with, which makes it extremely easy to manage all settings. When the transmitter is activated, the ID of the transmitter to which the instrument was previously connected appears on the screen, so that all numbers saved on the system can be contacted in good time.
Equipped with a self-contained battery that allows it to operate even in the event of a power failure, the C6 EVO allows monitoring of broodmares’ pregnancies continuously and constantly, at any time and under any conditions. The transmitters the system uses have a range of up to one kilometre and are equipped with LEDs that, when flashing, signal the transmission of data, helping to monitor the functionality of the system.
The industry experts at your service to ensure the health of your animals
If you are looking for effective tools that can help you constantly monitor your mares and avoid possible complications caused by the absence of support during calving, turn to us at Sisteck. contact us now to get more detailed information on all the foaling monitoring solutions for your mare that we can offer you, and for a consultation with our experts. With our help, you can experience this special moment in complete peace of mind, benefiting from the support of professionals. We are waiting for you!
