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Harmful Affects of Weaning Foals Caused by separation

Weaning a foal by using the force separation method has generally been viewed, in the past, as having little or no harmful affects to the animals. However, researchers have found that to be the contrary.

Important internal changes occur when horses are separated from one another. According to the findings of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, a distressed mare and foal experiences a measurable decrease in the infection fighting T-cells.

Ripping a foal from a mare and moving one or both animals (separation) to a new location is stressful and can be life threatening to both animals. Incessant vocalization (frantic whinnying), pacing the fence or stall, biting, and chewing are high stress symptoms of separation. A suppressed immune system is the result of such stress symptoms. It leaves the animal more susceptible to viruses. Their internal line of defense from viruses is reduced or nearly destroyed. Stress also interferes with the blood sugar levels, causing the foal to become more susceptible to colic and various eating disorders. The mother can experience a serious case of udder distention.

So what's a solution or alternative method to weaning by separation? There is a revolutionary new method of weaning and is available now, product titled, "EZEE WEAN".

EZEE WEAN allows your animals to remain together, just like in a nature; the mother will wean her baby gradually without breaking their bond! EZEE WEAN comes in two styles, a halter and a strap (which can be placed on a halter). Ezee Wean is made of flexible urethane prongs, placed on profile straps, which interfere with the nursing process. EZEE WEAN functions on the principal theory of comfort and discomfort. This is the same theory used every time we move a horse. Our touch during play and during training sessions uses this same theory. Each animal has its own level of comfort and discomfort. When using EZEE WEAN, mother determines how quickly nursing will come to a halt. Remember, mother always gives baby fair warning by, ringing her tail, pinning her ears, moving sideways, and stomping her hind foot. When she reaches her limit she finally bites the baby in the butt. Typically, mother will not intentionally kick to injure her own foal. If a mare exhibits such a mean spirit, she should not be bred back. The process generally takes four to six weeks. Do not be alarmed if the time frame varies because the tolerance level, persistent personalities, and the length of time for the mare's bag to reduce and dry up vary. Your personal observation and good judgment is needed through out the weaning process.

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