is quest plus safe for pregnant mares
In these instances, supportive care may be advisable. QUEST PLUS Gel is safe for use in breeding, pregnant, and lactating mares. In a reproductive safety study, 10 mares received QUEST PLUS Gel at three times the recommended dosage, and 10 mares received tap water (control).
During this time the mare's uterus is changing shape with the uterine horn becoming firm and tubular and the cervix becoming firm and contracted. The uterine wall becomes thinner at the site of the implanted embryo. During this time, the mare's appetite increases and she may exhibit some moodiness. As the mare enters the mid stage of her pregnancy many veterinarians recommend a second pregnancy test because nearly one-third of mares slip or lose their pregnancy during the early days without the owner's knowledge.