Not in Foal after AI but could mare be pregnant?

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We tried to put our mare into foal at the end of last August.She had foaled as a 3yr old shes now 11. We had fresh semen but unfortunately just missed her cycle and had to wait for the next.Lots of follicles but when the largest popped no egg .She went onto regumate for a short time then a a second shipment of semen was tried but we were told she was not in foal and that she had transitioned and to leave it till this year .
In February she had a small loss of blood and upon examination we were advised not to try and put her in foal this year as she had varicose veins in her vagina and if any bleeding occurred suring insemination the semen would be contaminated and become useless.(This is a frustration as whilst we had NFFR this only applies in the subsequent year)
She has shown one cycle this year that I'm aware of.Shes put on weight and there are times when her abdomin bulgesout on on one side or the other.protruding veins on the underside of her belly and lots of gurgling to be heard from within whilst shes eating.Producing milk but thats normal for her and may be because of what she eats(Regularly on linseed and field full of clover)If the pregnancy had been confirmed she would be 10mths by now.I've searched the web and can find no example of ovulation having been missed and given all the procedures involved at an AI centre I'm sure I must be mistaken. it could be a false pregnancy maybe . Any one got any ideas.I will ask the vet to palpate but feel such an idiot as I'm sure its probably wishful thinking!
 
Hi.
Our mare was AI'd last July & scanned not in foal. We decided not to bother again, as it was too late in the season, so planned to try again this spring. However, we also had our suspicions that she was in foal & this was confirmed by the vet in March this year.
Last Monday, our mare produced a gorgeous filly.

So, yes, your mare could be pregnant. Best to get her properly checked out.
Good Luck!!
 
I would definately get a vet out to double check if you have any doubts.

Just as an aside re. the varicose vein, its relatively common for mares to have these, and it won't affect insemination, as during AI the catheter is put through the cervix and the semen put straight into the uterus, so has no contact with the vagina.
 
Touchwood said:
I would definately get a vet out to double check if you have any doubts.

Just as an aside re. the varicose vein, its relatively common for mares to have these, and it won't affect insemination, as during AI the catheter is put through the cervix and the semen put straight into the uterus, so has no contact with the vagina.
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Had a grey mare - Ai'd, scanned not in foal. Bled quite regularly...although I suspect many do and it was just that she was white grey so blood showed. She changed shape dramatically - despite continuing to show to other horses - sure enough in foal. Deeply embarassing as semen quality had been very poor and we had been given a refund (which we paid back whilst eating large slice of humble pie). it does happen. Good Luck
 
Many thanks to all that came back to me on this one! Had the Vet out today to palpate mare but sadly she is not in foal!:( Just Fat!!
Had our hopes raised there for a spell but it was not to be.SOOOO disappointing.But interesting to know that mares can defy science all the same!
All the best:)
 
Sorry she wasn't in foal :( is there any chance the AI centre are flexable on the free return? would they let you have it next year or if not would they let you send a different mare?
 
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