Foal Care
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Correcting Crooked Foals
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | May 4, 2022
How veterinarians put foals with angular limb deformities on the path to alignment.
Read MoreSaving the Somnolent Foal
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 20, 2022
Neonatal maladjustment syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion that must be reached quickly to save the foal. Learn about commonsense approaches to nursing “dummy foals” back to health.
Read MoreIdentifying Foal Rejection
by Ahmed Tibary, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT | Feb 26, 2022
Foal rejection can jeopardize the foal’s health—and even life—due to failure of passive transfer of immunity or severe injury. Learn more in this article from the February 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreDevelopmental Dental Disorders in Horses
by Erica Larson | Feb 8, 2022
Some developmental disorders can be dangerous and performance-limiting if not treated promptly and properly.
Read MoreCan Moderate Exercise Build Better Bones in Baby Horses?
by Edited Press Release | Dec 24, 2021
Researchers: Understanding the impact of early exercise on growing horses could help prevent bone fractures in the future.
Read MoreEquine Joint Health for the Long Run
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Dec 22, 2021
Osteoarthritis may not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain. Learn how to take charge of your horse’s joint health from the very first step.
Read MoreAn Update on Rotavirus in Foals
by Emma Adam, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS | Nov 20, 2021
Rotaviral diarrhea is a life-threatening disease that usually affects foals younger than 6 months. Learn more in this article from the November 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreFoal Pneumonia: Beyond the Basics
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 13, 2021
Two important bacteria cause lung infections in foals; here’s how the body and your vet battle these pathogens.
Read MorePneumonia Awareness Week Sponsored by Butterfly Network
by The Horse Staff | Nov 7, 2021
Butterfly Network and The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care have partnered for equine pneumonia education Nov. 7-14.
Read MoreFirst Successful Balloon Valvuloplasty Performed in a Foal
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 21, 2021
A 10-day-old foal in Switzerland became the world’s first horse to undergo successful balloon valvuloplasty to correct a faulty pulmonary artery valve.
Read MoreWeaning Ways
by Connie Lechleitner | Aug 15, 2021
Here’s how to help your weanling foal transition to adulthood as smoothly as possible.
Read MoreWhat Does My Weanling Need to Eat?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 13, 2021
Our nutritionist offers advice on feeding foals both before and after they’re weaned from their dams.
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