Newborn Foals: What to Watch For
Multiple Authors
April 13, 2018
Be familiar with the most common problems that can happen within 24 hours of foaling.
Be familiar with the most common problems that can happen within 24 hours of foaling.
Retained fetal membranes can cause serious problems for broodmares. Here’s what you need to know.
Dr. Michelle Linton offers suggestions on how to identify when your mare is ready to foal.
Find out the pros and cons of a stall vs. pasture birth from Dr. Michelle Linton of the University of Pennsylvania.
University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Michelle Linton describes the how a normal foaling should progress.
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Ensure your foal has a smooth start to life and prompt treatment of any issues that might arise.
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The program is designed to provide participants with skills necessary to work in or operate an equine breeding facility.
This is good news, researchers say, since oxytocin infusion is the best treatment for retained placenta in mares.
Lecture topics will include anesthesia, eye emergencies, sports medicine, biosecurity, foaling problems, and more.
Learn to recognize and treat this condition that can threaten foals within the first 24 hours of life.
Prefoaling secretions have a pH of 8.0 to 8.5 which decreases to 6.5 or lower as foaling approaches, researchers found.
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A difficult birth can be life-threatening for both mare and foal if not handled promptly and properly.
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