Take-Homes: Researchers have discovered that the mare passes her microbiome on to her foal, just...
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Set Up the Newborn Foal’s Immune System for Success
Take-Homes: Researchers have discovered that the mare passes her microbiome on to her foal, just like a woman passes it on to her baby. Harmful microbes, or pathogens, are lurking...
Newborn Foals: When Something’s Not Right
Key Takeaways: The first things a healthy foal should do are stand and nurse. Foals are particularly at risk of developing diarrhea within the first week or two of life,...
My Mare’s About to Foal....Now What?
Key Takeaways: . Prepare your mares so colostrum will equip newborn foals with disease-fighting antibodies. Use your foal watch resources wisely: Use FullBucket Foal Indicator strips and then look for additional...
Setting The Stage For Foal Health
Key Takeaways You’ll Get Passive transfer of antibodies from the mare to the newborn foal sets the stage for your horse's immune system to develop. The stresses a mare encounters,...