Who wants to join me on foal watch?

Bless him, what a cutie! Maybe not the best introduction to foaling for you but it will be worth it in the long run. Hope the transfusion goes well tomorrow then you can go back to foal cuddling
 
FfionWinnie said:
Epic is doing brilliantly. Really healthy and bouncy. Which makes it a bit of a surprise that he does have to get a plasma transplant as he didn't get enough colostrum. Hoping to get it done tomorrow, just waiting to hear back from the vet.
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You have definitely had a foaling baptism of fire! Glad to hear he's doing well - FB photos are lovely - & hope the plasma transplant goes well xx
 
I know nothing about this, so feel free to disregard. But I read gg's (I think) post, where a healthy foal died after a plasma transplant, and your foal looks fine - so why do you need to do it? Interested, and, as I say, I know nothing about it.
 
sky1000 said:
I know nothing about this, so feel free to disregard. But I read gg's (I think) post, where a healthy foal died after a plasma transplant, and your foal looks fine - so why do you need to do it? Interested, and, as I say, I know nothing about it.
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Also not my area of experience but had to point out that GG's foal was not healthy, had been exposed to rather a lot during his short life, had possibly been abandoned because there was something wrong with him and may well have had underlying issues that contributed to it's death.

Epic looks full of life in the photos but if the vets are concerned then the transfusion is the way forward to prevent problems in the longer term.
 
sky1000 said:
I know nothing about this, so feel free to disregard. But I read gg's (I think) post, where a healthy foal died after a plasma transplant, and your foal looks fine - so why do you need to do it? Interested, and, as I say, I know nothing about it.
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The foal has low immunity. So I suppose it's a case of which is the bigger risk - potential side effects from plasma infusion or infection. Personally I'd go for the infusion.
 
sky1000 said:
I know nothing about this, so feel free to disregard. But I read gg's (I think) post, where a healthy foal died after a plasma transplant, and your foal looks fine - so why do you need to do it? Interested, and, as I say, I know nothing about it.
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What happened to GG's foal was incredibly sad, but also incredibly rare. If I remember rightly, his reaction to the transfusion was something her very experienced vet had never come across before.
However, the chance of a foal with low levels of immunity becoming ill without a plasma transfusion is not rare at all - it's a very real risk. Thus the benefits of having him treated far outweigh the dangers.
 
JJS said:
What happened to GG's foal was incredibly sad, but also incredibly rare. If I remember rightly, his reaction to the transfusion was something her very experienced vet had never come across before.
However, the chance of a foal with low levels of immunity becoming ill without a plasma transfusion is not rare at all - it's a very real risk. Thus the benefits of having him treated far outweigh the dangers.
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Wasn't GG's foal the one that had been pulled off the moors without his mum? So possibly an underlying condition as well sadly.

Keeping everything crossed for Epic's tranfusion - he looks lush!
 
Lovely foal FW, I'm sure the plasma will go fine. If I remember GG's foal had an allergic reaction to it, incredibly rare. Sounds like yours is much stronger so need for concern I imagine.
 
be positive said:
Also not my area of experience but had to point out that GG's foal was not healthy, had been exposed to rather a lot during his short life, had possibly been abandoned because there was something wrong with him and may well have had underlying issues that contributed to it's death.

Epic looks full of life in the photos but if the vets are concerned then the transfusion is the way forward to prevent problems in the longer term.
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Thank you BP. I have to say Sky your post really upset me very much at a time of high stress and worry. Sometimes a little knowledge is dangerous.

A foal with joint ill or something else due to a compromised immune system is as good as a dead foal so it was very important. Many big studs do the transplants as routine.

He had the transfusion yesterday and it took 3 of us to hold him down as he is very very strong! I had to sit on him throughout and he wasn't amused at being restrained. Neither he or Peaches are really speaking to me today.

Peaches behaved impeccably throughout which was very nice to see.

He was completely fine before, during and after the procedure and I am glad I have had it done.

Thanks everyone for the nice comments and good wishes. They had their first night and day in the field together and he's even been rained on as well. All good. Will add some pics asap.
 
Just read the thread and good to see it all went well. He looks a super little foal - lots of personality as well as v cute. Hope things are more straightforward from now on.
 
I am very sorry, FW, that was very far from my intention. It was the first thing that came into my mind when I saw your post. It was clumsy and I am very sorry. I, wrongly, thought you would find it useful. I have always hated it when people say 'well, I did wonder, but I didn't like to say anything. But sorry again. I am very glad that it worked out so well.
 
Totally gorgeous but Mum is a stunner so what else could you expect
I love the gummy here comes my teeth look :)
 
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