whats the best umbillical spray

[buddly]

hi mare is due to foal this week is waxing up, i just wanted to know what spray people used for the umbillical cord and do u spray it almost straight away? thanks

 

[thecantlefamily]

i didnt spray anything just washed my mare down, and both were fine xx

 

[AmyMay]

We use purple spray on the yard.

 

[minesadouble]

Engemycin (?sp)

 

[mat]

I have heard iodine spray is good, you can also buy a specific aerosol for umbilical cords, cant remember off the top of my head what it is called though...

 

[sallyf]

We use terramycin spray but i do know of people that have good results with dilute hibiscrub and dip the navel into it from a small container.

 

[buddly]

thanks

 

[Tia]

I have a spray which is specifically for umbilical cords.

 

[vicijp]

I use Iodine spray.
Its the only thing we use Iodine for.

 

[Emma27]

Iodine is the spray that i would use.

 

[no_no_nanette]

Vet's advice to me recently when I asked the same question (my mare also due to foal this week!) was that dilute Hibiscrub was the best idea ... she said "for first 24 hours, keep dipping the end of the cord regularly, and I've never known a foal to pick up an infection with this approach". So that's what I'm planning to do!

 

[mat]

thats fine if the foal stays still and the mare lets you that close!! lol

 

[MillionDollar]

Iodine, we use it on all the lambs (around 1,000 a year) and we never have any problems with infection, ever.

 

[silversox]

I should say that any of those recommended above would do the job, as long as it is done ASAP after foaling. There is a less likely chance of obtaining an infection if foaling outside than there is from foaling indoors, but if you want to be there, on the spot, then indoors is more convenient!!!

Best of Luck!!!