Watery with blood tinted discharge after foaling

[Rainbowrider]

My mare foaled on Thursday. The birth went very well, and then after 4 hours, she still hadn't passed the placenta, so I rang the vet and they came and injected her to have some more (strong) contractions, which worked and she passed it. They came back in the morning to check her, but decided to not wash her out.

Yesterday morning, the foal has a small amount of yellow sticky in his eyes, and the mare had some watery, blood tinted discharge all down her back legs that had been slowly dripping out all night. It is not puss, and does not smell at all. She is eating, drinking, and does not look in any discomfort.

Today, the foal looks fine, is feeding well, active, shiny and perky. The mare still has a slow drip of the same fluid. No better, but no worse.

Can this be expected after retaining the placenta, and having an internal examination etc after giving birth? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[holiday]

Mares can often have some discharge after foaling, however she could be infected and need flushing I would personally have a chat with your vet.

 

[Rainbowrider]

Thanks for the reply holiday, I have spoken to him, and I am going to give him another update tonight. I have been washing her around the area and covering her in Vaseline to stop any soreness from the weeping. It has def slowed down over the last 24 hours.

 

[mle22]

I'm afraid I don't have any idea what is normal and what isn't as I'm a first timer nervously awaiting the foaling - but I just wanted to say that you are doing exactly the right thing in keeping the vet informed and taking his advice - and in keeping her comfortable too. Good luck, hope all is well.

 

[Toast]

Our mare was spewing a similar substance after the vet had oxy'd her as there was a slight tear in her placenta. It stopped after a couple of hours though.
I wouldnt worry too much, but keep vet informed if you are!
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