Items in my Foaling Kit: (or close on hand)
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flashlight and batteries: extra light always comes in handy!
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a phone of some type: if you need to make a call for some extra hands or the vet,it's better if you can do it immediately and without leaving your mare.I also have the vet's number close at hand.
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notepad and pencils:to take notes of the foaling,mare's progress,ect.
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clock or watch: to keep track of the timeline
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clean towels and rags: lots of them and assorted sizes,used for many purposes!
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mild liquid soap: for washing the mare. Diluted Betadine solution will work too.
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Novalsan/betadine,ect.: for dipping the foal's navel
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tail wrap: I loosely braid the tail and wrap the upper portion with vet wrap.
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string/fishing line/baler twine:to tie off the foal's cord if it won't break on it's own and I have to cut it,and to tie up the placenta although I usually just tie the placenta itself into a few knots until it's not dragging on the ground.
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obstretical/rubber gloves:to wear if I need to go in and assist.
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garbage bags:to put the placenta in if you need to keep it,to put dirty clothes into,ect.
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a couple small containers:to use to dip the navel or if you need to get some milk.I will sometimes use a quirt bottle to do the navel instead.
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scissors and a knife:to pierce a tough sac,cut the placenta during a red bag delivery,cut the cord,cut string,ect.
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a bucket or two:for washing up,and to mix antiseptic/lubricant solution if I need to go in and reposition the foal.
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Vasiline:to lubricate hands,ect. if necessary.
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paper towels:to clean myself up.
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halter and lead rope: if I need to move,tie,or restrain the mare quickly for whatever reason.
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syringe: if I need to syringe some milk into a weak foal.
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thermometer:in case I need to take mare's or foal's temperature.
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homemade breast pump:to pump colostrum/milk out of udder if needed.I use a LARGE syringe with the tip cut off and plunger inserted "backwards"). Some mares are really tough to milk by hand!
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camera: to take lots and lots of pictures,of course!
I also either have on hand or know where I can get it:
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jump start:in case the foal needs that extra boost.
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Ivermectin: to deworm the mare after foaling.
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oxytocin: in case the mare needs help getting rid of the afterbirth.
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enema: if baby's having issues getting that first poop out.
I've probably forgotten something..Will add if I think of something I missed.