Sentences with phrase «newborn foal»

We also have remained very active in the area of equine genetics, and our Equine Consortium for Genetics Research helped scientists develop a diagnostic test for lavender foal syndrome, a genetic disease in which the newborn foal can not stand.

With some breeds actually foaling very early in the spring, pregnant - mare vaccinations should be discussed with your veterinarian to offer optimum protection for the newborn foal.

Newborn foal exam: Once your little foal arrives it is very important to have him, and mom, examined by a veterinarian in the first 24 hours of life.

These newborn foals are generally taken away from their mothers within a few days or weeks of birth.

Failure of passive transfer (FPT) of antibodies occurs in 10 - 20 % of newborn foals.

Developing a Prevention Strategy for Foal Pneumonia Researchers will investigate if vaccinating mares will protect their newborn foals against pneumonia caused by the bacterium Rhodococcus equi.

Recent research includes several projects focused on infectious diseases, including foal pneumonia, a devastating disease of newborn foals.

Equine patients — approximately 90 percent of the caseload — range from performance animals to beloved pets, from newborn foals to geriatric horses.

Not exact matches

Brave, a newborn male foal, was born five weeks premature and immediately brought to the UC Davis veterinary hospital with his dam, Ally, who was also experiencing a life threatening condition with uterine artery bleeding.