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Accuracy of transabdominal ultrasound in late term pregnancy

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Ryan:
Ive never had any experience with external ones either, have always had internal ones done. An early one to confirm pregnancy and then usually let things take its course. I did however have two done alot later in one of my mini mares pregnancies a couple of years back. To which the last confirmed she had most likely lost the foal due to stress from a laminitic episode , Much the same as Carlys mare willow.

Maiden mares can carry much higher up. Has there been any further development with her udder ?

Holly:
He be had several minis ultrasound external. All were correct, as far as pregnant or not. However not accurate on gestation length. Had one made Vet said, in foal due in 2 months. She foaled 4 months later. Making her 6-7 months pregnant at the time.
I think early gestation would be more difficult to determine. By 10 month I would think it would be difficult to miss. However with him not spending much time, nor clipping hair, its possible.
Ultrasound is only as good as the person doing it.

Suebe:
Thanks so much for sharing all your stories,  I guess I'll just not be neurotic but at the same time keep an eye for this next month just in case. Rocklone wow it's amazing they can miss a baby but I guess everything can look jumbled at that point, interesting!
Ryan here's a new udder pic, don't think there's any change but I'm not good at seeing small if any changes, thanks again everyone!

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