Tails when foaling, what do you do with yours?

[Enfys]

Just curious.

After bandaging was mentioned on another thread, what do you all do with tails before/during/after foaling?

 

[Laafet]

We don't bandage, we tie a knot in the tail, then put an examination glove on inside out and gaffer tape it at the top. This is more than effective, fast, cheap and clean.

 

[Enfys]

Laafet, nice one! I'd never thought of that.

I just plait and tie up...I've got a box of long gloves sitting there doing nothing much though, my Vet will love that one

 

[lazybee]

Ducting tape.

 

[Kaylum]

Most of ours foaled outside so plenty of room for tails so never bothered bandaging.

 

[cruiseline]

We plait the bottom and then bandage it up. Once the mare has foaled, we remove the bandage, but keep the bottom still plaited for a day or so.

 

[Enfys]

Most of ours foaled outside so plenty of room for tails so never bothered bandaging.

They still get mucky though don't they?

 

[Tempi]

Plait the bottom part then fold up into tail bandage - then after foaling tail bandage comes off but leave the bottom plaited for a couple of days.

 

[minime]

I plait the bottom and then tie it up with vet wrap or tape. I always remove it a few hours after foaling once the mare has passed the placenta. I really don't like to keep them plaited cos with the after pain my mares swish a lot and a plaited tail can really hurt a new foal and I think it must be annoying for the mare too. JMHO

 

[Gucci_b]

I just left my mares tail and gave her a good wash (legs/tail) the next day after foaling.

 

[Sportznight]

Personally, have the bottom already plaited, then it's easy to twist up into a bit of vetrap. At work we use inner tubes - twist the bottom of the tail, bend up the dock and enclose in the inner tube, which grips to the tail and doesn't slip off. Soak in disinfectant after use and re-use. Very effective!