Description

Normal pregnancy length can vary widely in the mare. Thus many nights can be spent waiting up for the mare to foal. Physical signs of the mare’s approaching readiness for foaling include an appropriate gestation length of greater than 320 days, udder enlargement with the presence of colostrum (milk) in the teats, waxing on the teat ends and relaxation of the vulva. While helpful, none of these signs are extremely accurate as a means of predicting when the mare will foal. Recent studies of pre-foaling milk (mammary secretion) electrolyte changes have demonstrated an increased ability to predict foaling time. These electrolyte changes (especially with regard to calcium level) have also been shown to be related to the development of maturity of the foal in the uterus and its subsequent survivability (viability) following a normal delivery.

This kit has been developed from years of extensive research and testing. The intent is to assist you in determining when the mare is likely to foal based upon changes in the pre-foaling milk calcium level. It is a tool that can allow you to attend your mare’s foaling without an excessive number of sleepless nights.

The advantages of this kit include its accuracy and repeatability compared with other test kits on the market, its ease of use, its quantitative determination of the calcium carbonate level in each sample tested and its economy.

Eliminates Nightly Foal Sitting
Because FoalWatch is based on proven chemistry, you can rest easier at night. The test measures the concentration of calcium in the mare’s colostrum, which rises sharply before birth. Simply begin testing once or twice a day about 2 weeks before the mare’s due date. When the calcium concentration consistently exceeds 200 parts per million (ppm), the birth is imminent.

Safe and Easy to Use
FoalWatch contains no hazardous or toxic chemicals, is non-invasive, and requires no medical training to run. When the test is completed, the ampoule can be discarded with household waste.

Veterinarian Recommended
Veterinarians at leading equine medical centres have evaluated FoalWatch as a foaling aid and call it “convenient, reliable and safe for mare, foal, producer and veterinarian alike”*

*Ley, W.B., Hoffman, J.L., et al “Daytime Management of the Mare: 1: Pre-Foaling Mammary Secretions testing”

Contains Everything You Need to Test
FoalWatch comes complete with 20 titres test ampoules, a test tube for collecting mare’s milk, a bottle of distilled water, syringe, sample cup, and complete instructions.

Each kit contains 20 individual tests

* PRICE INCLUDES POSTAGE WITHIN THE UK ONLY *
If you are outside the UK please email info@FutureSportHorses.co.uk for a quote

Don’t take our word for how essential these kits are for anyone foaling a mare whether you’re a complete novice, or an experienced breeder…

“Coming from a scientific background, I have always been interested in the science behind performance and how it can help our young horses to develop, whether that be nutrition, supplements, injury prevention and many others. The list endless.
Having been to university to study an MSc in Equine Science, with research in sport profiling and breeding I have alway questioned practices and tools within the equine industry.
The industry is full of illegitimate marketing in order to get a quick sale so when I saw these ‘FoalWatch’ kits I was dubious, as normal, so before purchasing it I asked for the scientific literature or evidence behind it.
I gave it a try and it worked everytime.
Staffing issues are a big problem within the industry and most of the time I have to feed, muck out, ride, compete and wake up every few hours to do foaling.
Having tested this kit on so many mares over the past 3/4 seasons, I would not be without it.
It can tell you that there is a 98% chance that a mare will NOT foal within the next 24 hours allowing you to get on with life, simply get a bit more sleep, or save on paying staff to sit up. Once a mare is closer to foaling, it can also tell you when foaling is imminent with a scale that shows when the mare has a high likelihood that she is going to foal in the next 24 hours enabling you to ensure you’re there to assist if needed.
It is 100% worth the small cost for peace of mind and I can honestly say it has never been wrong and we foal many mares throughout the season.
It’s as good as having an extra staff member!
I am not affiliated with or sponsored by this product in anyway. I am a hard person to please when it comes to things like this.”  
Tomás Hanlon MSc Eq Sc.
www.hanlonsporthorses.com

Here is a demo video of how to use the kit: