equine pregnancy testing kits

[louise4208]

Has anyone used a urine testing kit to check if a mare is in foal?
In May I got a 8yo pony as a companion. I have since learned that she previously grazed with a young stallion, and I have not seen her come into season since she came here.
She's quite a nervous pony and is difficult to handle around the vet, So I thought a kit that I could use myself would be a better option. I've seen them advertised for about £25 which I thought was ok.
I've never had any experience of breeding before so I'm a bit concerned

 

[AndyPandy]

Wee foal works from 120-300 days gestation - so make sure the time frame would fit. It has a 2% false positive and 3% false negative rate, so it won't give you a certain answer, but will give you a pretty good idea.

Ultrasound /palpation are really the only way to go though, because if she's carrying twins (or there are any other problems), you need to know!

 

[louise4208]

thanks for your advice, I'll get my vet to come out and assess. I feel like I've taken on a bit more than I bargained for in a companion pony, and I have been unable to contact her old owners, which concerns me!