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Mare and Foal Predictor
Mares are often very unpredictable in showing signs of foaling. The gestation length can vary several weeks and many evenings and nights can be wasted sitting up watching and waiting for the foal to arrive. It is generally agreed that the average length of time that a mare is pregnant is approximately 335-340 days, however normal ranges between 320-360 days are often quoted by experts in the field of broodmare management.
The test kit you have just purchased has been scientifically designed to assist you in helping to predict when your mare will foal. It is very important when using this kit that you perform the test exactly as described and pay particular attention to the section discussing the interpretation of results. Testing solution is distilled water.
Advantages Of Predict-A-Foal
Prevents unnecessary sleepless nights.
Easy to perform.
Economical compared to night watchman or electric monitoring device.
Can give additional information as to possible complications or problems, e.g. prematurity, placental infections, etc.
Allows safe movement of mares prior to foaling.
Avoids the necessity of confining the mare to a foaling stall too early.
The test is safe, non-invasive and reliable.
When To Start Testing The Mare
We recommend that you start testing your mare approximately 10 days before she is due, based on an average gestation length of 335 days. (If you have the earlier kit, test chart is based on gestation length of 340 days; therefore, you should take 15 days off of the predicted foaling date.) The enclosed gestation table will help you to determine this date. If you do not have an accurate breeding date you should attempt an initial test as soon as the udder begins to enlarge and secretion can be obtained from it. Some mares will begin mammary development much earlier than expected. This can be due to various factors including the presence of twins, and impending abortion or a wrong breeding date. Mares foaling between 300-320 days will produce premature foals and particular attention will be needed to ensure every possible chance of survival of the foal.
Usage
Mare and Foal Predictor
Gebruik:
OPMERKING:
Het is belangrijk dat bij het nemen van deze test de handen goed schoon en droog zijn.
Alleen het witte gedeelte van de strip mag met de handen worden aangeraakt.
Raak niet de groene blokje aan en zorg ervoor dat de strip niet met andere vloeistof in aanraking komt.
* Vul de flacon met het gele dekseltje druppelgewijs met een theelepel ‘’moedermelk’’.
* Pak vervolgens een reageerbuisje met een wit dopje.
* Verwijder de dop en houdt het reageerbuisje tegen de Predict-A-Foal testkaart aan. (bijgesloten)
* Vul het reageerbuisje met de testvloeistof tot de onderste streep, getekend op de testkaart.
* Plaats nu het reageerbuisje weer terug in de doos.
* Zuig met behulp van het spuitje 0.6 cc op van de moedermelk uit de flakon met de gele deksel.
* Laat de inhoud van het spuitje in de testflakon leeg lopen en sluit deze af.
* Schudt dit geheel 2 tot 3 maal, heel voorzichtig, om de vloeistof en de moedermelk te mengen.
* Neem een teststrip en dompel deze in de vloeistof van de testflacon. Zorg ervoor dat alle groene hokjes op de strip goed ondergedompeld zijn.
* Haal de teststrip uit de testvloeistof. Schudt de vloeistof van de teststrip af. Vergelijk verkleuring van de teststrip na 1 minuut met de Predict-A-Foal kleurkaart.
* Het beste resultaat wordt verkregen als de test in de namiddag wordt genomen.
* Kijk naar de afbeeldingen van de Engelstalige bijsluiter hoe de test wordt uitgevoerd.
Mare and Foal Predictor
Mare and Foal Predictor
Usage:
Important
It is important that before you take this test, your hands are clean and dry.
Only the white part of the strip may be touched with the hands.
Do not touch the green block and make sure that the tape comes into contact with other liquids
* Fill the bottle with the yellow lid drop by drop with a teaspoon''milk''.
* Extract a test tube with a white cap.
* Remove the cap and keeps the tube from the Predict-A-Foal test card. (included)
* Fill the test tube containing the test liquid to the bottom line, drawn on the test card.
* Place the test tube back in the box.
* Suction using the syringe to 0.6 cc of breast milk from flakon with the yellow lid.
* Drain the contents of the syringe into the testflacon and close it.
* Shake the syringe 2 to 3 times, very gently, to mix the fluid and breast milk.
* Take a test strip and dip it into the liquid of the test vial. Make sure all the green boxes on the strip well submerged.
* Remove the test strip from the test fluid. Shake the liquid from the test strip. Compare discoloration of the test strip after one minute with the Predict-A-Foal color chart.
* The best results are obtained when the test is taken in the afternoon.
* Look at the pictures of the English leaflet how the test should be taken.
