Colicky Foals: Diagnostics and Decision-Making
Alexandra Beckstett
August 8, 2017
Foals’ size and fragility present veterinarians with unique diagnostic and treatment challenges in the face of colic.
Foals’ size and fragility present veterinarians with unique diagnostic and treatment challenges in the face of colic.
Researchers are discovering how the vast and varied microbes in the horse’s gastrointestinal tract impact equine health.
There was no difference in birth weight, but placenta weight was lower and size was smaller in winter-foaling mares.
Genetic and genomic research could help veterinarians diagnose disease early and select more targeted treatments.
A dedicated team of professionals at UC Davis work around the clock to help newborns beat the odds.
More than 80 attendees and guests attended the IEOC’s annual symposium held June 1-3 in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Many cases of colic in foals can be corrected medically with the assistance of a veterinarian.
Foals are at the greatest risk for internal parasites. Dr. Kenton Morgan offers advice for protecting them.
Learn the most up-to-date information about when and how to deworm your horses.
Dr. Fernanda Cesar shares the most current research on R. equi, which causes pneumonia in foals.
Researchers are learning more about how microbes within the gut influence horse health.
Researchers found that over- and underfeeding can affect foals’ bone growth, metabolism, and testicular development.
Foals with lesions had reduced peak vertical forces in the affected limb, suggesting reduced weight-bearing.
Learn to recognize and treat this condition that can threaten foals within the first 24 hours of life.
In most cases, energy requirement recommendations are an estimate of what a horse needs.
Genetic Testing at Gluck is offering tests to identify carriers of the dwarfism and hydrocephaly mutations.
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