Orphan foals raised with a correct balance of nutrients and monitored for growth, food consumption, and weight gain can be every bit as tall, strong, and athletic as foals raised by their dams.
Rotavirus is a leading cause of diarrhea in foals up to six months of age at breeding farms worldwide.
Veterinarians share their recommendations for managing orphan foals, including diet challenges and behavior issues.
From infectious disease to microbial imbalance in the gut, causes of chronic diarrhea in horses run the gamut. And, veterinarians agree, finding a solution should be a methodical trial-and-error process.
Your horse needs a strong immune system to stand up to the challenges that come with living outdoors, commingling with other equids, and more. Critical to that immune system are infection-fighting proteins called antibodies (immunoglobulin G, or IgG). How much do you know about your horse’s IgG levels?
Using a targeted probiotic might be an effective way to reduce C. difficile-associated diarrhea in neonatal foals, researchers found.
Do you have a foal due? Learn how to prepare your mare for foaling, care for your newborn, and spot issues early.
The probiotic researchers tested had “disappointing” results, but not all studies have yielded negative results.
Dr. Nathan Slovis shares information about the causes and diagnosis of diarrhea in foals and adult horses.
Dr. Katarzyna Dembek is studying how hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal hormones relate to disease in newborn foals.
The newborn foal is both precious and precarious. Knowing the signs of distress to look for during foaling and those first few hours, and acting immediately, can literally mean the difference between life and death.
One vet reviews the options practitioners have for determining prognosis and predicting survival for sick foals.
Researchers recently identified the NetF toxin in foals in Kentucky.
Learn what GI diseases to watch for, how veterinarians detect them, and how to avoid them in the first place.
Learn about healthy foals, problems that are common in newborns, how veterinarians treat these issues, and more.
What impact can a mare going through her “foal heat” have on her foal? Dr. Wendy Vaala responds. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A audio event.
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