The broodmare often takes a back seat once her foal arrives. However, a healthy mare is the key to a healthy baby, so it’s important to monitor her. Here’s what to look for in the first 24 hours after foaling. Make Sure She’s Producing Adequate Colostrum...
Learn how we detected and treated one filly’s meconium impaction. When foals are born, they must pass their first manure — called meconium — within 12 hours to avoid a painful and serious impaction. We recently performed routine new foal bloodwork on a filly just 20...
