Poor hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis development in premature and immature newborn foals might affect their stress responses.
The readily available modality can reveal more information so veterinarians can make a definitive diagnosis.
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.
The three major macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and protein—make up the bulk of the equine diet and are the main nutrient sources necessary for all aspects of life.
Learn how proper nutrition can help improve horses’ musculoskeletal, immune, endocrine, and gastrointestinal health.
Some developmental disorders can be dangerous and performance-limiting if not treated promptly and properly.
Researchers: Understanding the impact of early exercise on growing horses could help prevent bone fractures in the future.
In this episode Dr. Emma Adam of the University of Kentucky describes the research that identified a novel strain of rotavirus in foal diarrhea cases this year.
Two important bacteria cause lung infections in foals; here’s how the body and your vet battle these pathogens.
Rhodococcus equi can cause significant economic losses, but researchers are still working to understand how and why it develops and how to prevent it.
Providing a balanced diet that meets your horse’s nutritional needs and being aware of possible shortcomings are vital for his care. Read about seven aspects of your horse’s diet that might not be up to par.
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.
Researchers compared feeding horses alfalfa and smooth bromegrass. They found alfalfa makes the hindgut more acidic but increases volatile fatty acid production.
Our nutritionist offers advice on feeding foals both before and after they’re weaned from their dams.
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine proven methods based on research findings to formulate a plan.
A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.
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