Foal Watch
I spent last night in an RV parked next to the theriogenology barn at the vet school. I was on foal watch.
Dr. Michelle Kutzler started an equine reproduction program last spring, and she wanted someone around each night to keep an eye on the mares (most mares foal between 10 pm and 8 am). Being part of the theriogenology club, I signed up a while ago to donate my night to the cause. I was about ready to leave my parents' at ~9 pm when one of my classmates called to say that Rosie was having her baby. All was completed by the time I arrived an hour later, but I got to learn a couple foal-related techniques and asked Dr. Kutzler questions (she's a good teacher).
So, I was blessed with a somewhat eventful night without the stress that could have occurred if Rosie had foaled after 10 pm when I would have been the only one there. I actually got a reasonable amount of sleep.
Dr. Michelle Kutzler started an equine reproduction program last spring, and she wanted someone around each night to keep an eye on the mares (most mares foal between 10 pm and 8 am). Being part of the theriogenology club, I signed up a while ago to donate my night to the cause. I was about ready to leave my parents' at ~9 pm when one of my classmates called to say that Rosie was having her baby. All was completed by the time I arrived an hour later, but I got to learn a couple foal-related techniques and asked Dr. Kutzler questions (she's a good teacher).
So, I was blessed with a somewhat eventful night without the stress that could have occurred if Rosie had foaled after 10 pm when I would have been the only one there. I actually got a reasonable amount of sleep.
posted by Claire at 09:54
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