. Manual of farm animals; a practical guide to the choosing, breeding, and keep of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine. Animal industry; Horses; Cattle; Sheep; Swine. THE BREEDING OF BORSES 111 rarely fail. The udder often becomes greatly distended some time before foaling, but the teats seldom fill out full and plump to the end more than two or three days before the foal is born. About one week or ten days before foaling, there is a marked shrinking or falHng away of the muscular parts at the top of the buttocks back of the hips. Another sign is the appearance of the wax on the ends of the teats
. Manual of farm animals; a practical guide to the choosing, breeding, and keep of horses, cattle, sheep, and swine. Animal industry; Horses; Cattle; Sheep; Swine. THE BREEDING OF BORSES 111 rarely fail. The udder often becomes greatly distended some time before foaling, but the teats seldom fill out full and plump to the end more than two or three days before the foal is born. About one week or ten days before foaling, there is a marked shrinking or falHng away of the muscular parts at the top of the buttocks back of the hips. Another sign is the appearance of the wax on the ends of the teats. This generally appears not earlier than three days before the foal comefe. In some cases, however, the foal may be born without any of these Fig. 47. — A Farm Group op French Draft Horses. This breed was developed in France and is similar to the Percheron. About the three hundred and thirtieth day, or when the mare begins to show signs, the work should be much lightened and the grain ration reduced, although for best results the mare should be kept at light work up to the day of foaling. Bran mash will prove very beneficial now, as it will keep the bowels in good condition and allay any tendency to feverishness. She should have a roomy, well-lighted, and ventilated box stall, thoroughly clean and freshly bedded. If birth is easy and normal, let both mare and foal alone. They will come through the ordeal all right. It may be neces- sary that a caretaker be near by at night to render assistance if. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harper, Merritt Wesley, 1877-. New York, The Macmillan company
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