Problem: Article: Fermentation occurs best in a temperature of between 18 and 22 degrees Centigrade (64 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit).   Place your glass canning jar in a climate controlled space to achieve the desired temperature. An absence of light also helps the fermentation process along.  Place the jar in a dark closet or cover it with a thick cloth. After two or three days, the lacto-fermentation process will start.  To prevent excess buildup of gasses, slowly twist the top of the sealed glass canning jar until you hear gasses start to escape.  Twist it closed quickly.  Repeat daily.  Some specially-designed canning jars include an airlock that automatically ejects carbon dioxide from the vessel as it accrues.  Such vessels do not need to be burped. Consult manufacturer directions for more information about whether burping your glass canning jar is necessary. After two to four days in a cool-to-room-temperature location, the vessel should be moved.  The target temperature is about four degrees Centigrade (40 degrees Fahrenheit).  For small batches, the bottom shelf of the fridge works nicely. There is no single “right” time to end the lacto-fermentation process.  Most people wait one to three weeks to allow the lacto-fermentation process to work.  Once you’ve waited on the lacto-fermentation process as long as you wish to, remove the vessel and sample the flavor.  You can always replace the lid and allow the fermentation process to continue for longer (though removing the lid of the glass canning jar will slow the momentum of the process). Experiment with the lacto-fermentation process by waiting a longer or shorter time before tasting the product.  This will allow you to achieve the flavor you want.
Summary: Place the vessel in a cool, dark place. Burp your glass canning jar. Move the glass canning jar to a cooler location. Taste your lacto-fermented product.

Problem: Article: Once the foal gets past the shoulders, it should come out quickly and land on the straw. If the sac around the foal is still intact after the foal struggles a bit, you'll need to rip or cut it open so the foal can breathe. Also, tilt the foal's head upward to clear it's nose of fluid.  If tilting doesn't clear the nose, you can use a suction bulb to pull out mucus. If the foal is having trouble breathing use a towel to rub its abdomen and ribs, which may help it start breathing. If it's still having trouble, you can hold the foal upside down for a moment or two to let the fluid drain. Start artificial respiration if the foal doesn't breathe on its own by cupping your hands firmly over its mouth and nose. Breathe into one nostril steadily and gently, letting its chest rise and fall, then push air into the nostril again. Keep going until it can breathe on its own. Do not try to cut the cord. It will break naturally on its own. Have an umbilical clamp on hand. The mare will likely lay down on its side for 20 minutes or so while it recovers. During that time, the mare will likely display colic-like behavior as she works to deliver the placenta. Tie a knot in the placenta with twine and let it hang so your horse is more likely to pass it safely.   Never pull on the placenta since it could break inside the mare and make it sick. The foal should stand up within an hour and start nursing within 2. If it doesn't, call your vet. The navel stump is what's left behind on the foal when the umbilical cord breaks off, and it will be on the foal's belly, much like a human belly button. Pour an antiseptic solution into a cup. You can use a 0.5% chlorhexidine solution or a 2% iodine in it. Gently push the navel stump into the cup and hold it in there for 30 seconds. This is stage 3 of labor, and the horse should pass it within 3 hours, though often it will happen within 1 hour. It will look like a large, white bag. If you don't see it within 3 hours, call your veterinarian, as not passing the placenta is dangerous for the mare and is considered an emergency.  Once the placenta passes, spread it out so you can see the whole thing. If it has any pieces missing, call your veterinarian, as pieces that stay inside the horse can cause infection.  Never try to remove the afterbirth from the mare, as this could lead to a serious uterine infection. Save the placenta so your vet can look at it to learn about the health of your mare and foal. If the mare doesn't want to eat, seems depressed or colicky, or seems weak in the days following labor, call the vet. Similarly, if she has discharge from her vulva that's brown or smells particularly bad or if you see a lot of blood with it, call your vet. If the foal seems to be having trouble nursing or getting around, call your vet.
Summary: Get the foal breathing as soon as it is fully delivered. Give the mare and foal a chance to rest while you wait for the placenta. Clean the navel stump by dipping it in an antiseptic. Watch for the passing of the placenta. Call the veterinarian if the mare or foal show signs of trouble in the next few days.

Problem: Article: If you have questions about using Slack, you can send a message to Slackbot and get an answer. Start by opening Slack on your computer or mobile device.  Members of the channel cannot see what you send to Slackbot. Slackbot can only answer questions about Slack. When prompted, sign in to your Slack team with your username and password. Once logged in, you’ll enter your team’s default channel. Now you’ll open a new direct message conversation with Slackbot. If you’re using a mobile version of Slack, just type /dm @Slackbot and press Send to open a message to Slackbot. If you’re using the desktop version of Slack, this will open a direct message conversation with Slackbot. The message box says “Message @Slackbot,” meaning that anything you type into this box will be sent directly to Slackbot.
Summary:
Open the Slack app. Sign into your Slack team. Click “Direct Messages” on the left menu bar. Type “Slackbot” into the search box and press ↵ Enter.