by Trufflemaker » Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:16 pm
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I just had a good chat with the vet about the procedure. Apparently there is no chance of the marble getting into either horn of the uterus, because of the orientation of the horns--they point up towards the ovaries, and the uterus hangs below them, in a U shape. The marble will stay down because of gravity. He recommends waiting until spring to do the procedure, when she first goes into season. The mare is sedated since she's not likely to be too keen about it. The marble is sterilized with isopropyl alcohol for at least 1/2 an hour, dried off, and inserted with all due sterile procedures. The mare is watched for any signs of infection/rejection, and appropriate steps taken if there are problems. I forgot to ask about how they would remove it, but I will ask next time I see him.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Marbling is not a common procedure because most people just use drugs. In any case, I have the winter to think about it. I wouldn't want her to get an infection and/or be sterile as a result. I don't own a farm and would not likely ever breed her, but you never know what the future will bring, so obviously it is good to keep those options open. Thanks for all your advice. You gave me lots to think about, and good questions to ask.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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