thelwell
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Post by thelwell on Dec 31, 2005 10:41:59 GMT 1
hi there got a sec a mare poss in foal vet has refused to do a internal and said i could poss do a blood sample or urin well i asked how much it would cost and i got a daft price so ive looked online for a diy test kit the cheapist i can find is £40 well hears my question will a humon one test the same or does a horse one test different to a humon one  |
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Post by specialsparkle3 on Dec 31, 2005 10:57:26 GMT 1
 No the human test is not the same, if you really want to know you will have to have a blood test, -----the blood test in later pregnancy, is far more reliable than the early one. I must say, without meaning any disrespect, if you are not willing to spend £40 on finding out an important thing like this, you may be in for a shock financially if and when she does foal. 
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thelwell
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Post by thelwell on Dec 31, 2005 11:03:07 GMT 1
im sort of worried about the cost as had alot of bills come in and no work to pay them at the min shes had a foal before and i kno how much they cost to bring up at the min im just having to watch what i spend as i got over £3500 to go out in bills and bits and peieces and got no work on at the min to replace the cash i have spent
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Post by specialsparkle3 on Dec 31, 2005 11:17:36 GMT 1
Once you know one way or the other Thelwell, at least it will set your mind at rest, and you may find she is not in foal after all so you will have less to worry about. at any rate, ifshe is you have to include her in your budgeting. Could you not find a couple of part time jobs, i.e bar work----you must find it difficult when your ponies are at livery, could you do odd jobs for the Y.O.? I hope things will get better for you in 2006 Good luck. 
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Post by jor on Dec 31, 2005 11:55:26 GMT 1
I had blood tests done on two mares to check if they were in foal
The actual costs each were:
vet fee for blood test 12.34 +VAT
labratory fees 18.30 +VAT
Call out (had vet out to do 6 things inc vaccines)
24.55+VAT
Total- 64.85
(sat here with the itemised bill infront of me)
65 pounds isnt that bad IMO, well worth the money to know if a mare is definately in foal or not. Especially as there can be a huge amount of money needing to be payed out for vets bills during/after foaling.
Just a question did you try to get her in foal?
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varkie
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Post by varkie on Dec 31, 2005 12:11:46 GMT 1
Oh dear. If she is in foal, then you are in for a dodgy few months financially!
By the time you've had the blood test, had her vaccinated for EHV, her post foaling check - and all this is assuming she & foal are healthy, stay healthy & have no problems.
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Post by thelwell on Dec 31, 2005 22:40:27 GMT 1
hi there ive orded the home test kit cost me £40 with the cost of the foaling i kno its not cheap but i dont mind spending the cash out at the min i got a good tec prob i sold my car and dont pick the new one up until monday lol one prob after anouther
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No the human test is not the same, if you really want to know you will have to have a blood test, -----the blood test in later pregnancy, is far more reliable than the early one. I must say, without meaning any disrespect, if you are not willing to spend £40 on finding out an important thing like this, you may be in for a shock financially if and when she does foal. 
