Do Mares Bleed After Foaling?

Small vaginal tears heal well with little treatment. Larger vaginal tears that involve the rectum require treatment by your vet. For 5-10 days after foaling, normal mares produce a reddish, bloody discharge called locia.

How long after foaling should a mare pass the placenta?

The placenta should be passed intact between 30 minutes and 3 hours after the foal is delivered. If the placenta has not been passed by 2-3 hours then it is retained and is classed as a true equine emergency. Please call your vet immediately.

What complications may occur in a mare who has not properly passed the placenta after foaling?

However, the manual removal of the placenta can be associated with several adverse effects such as uterine inversion or prolapse, lacerations, hemorrhage, retention of the micro-villous in the endometrium, delayed uterine involution, increased intrauterine fluid and consequent increasing likelihood of uterine infection ...