Orphan Foals Require Immediate, Critical Care

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 15:50 in Health & Medicine

If a foal doesn't ingest colostrum within its first 12 hours of life, the animal likely will have a compromised immune system. Colostrum is provided in the mare's milk. For orphan foals, a suitable replacement must be administered.

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