Ask the Equine Vet: Foals: What to Watch For–The first few hours, the first few days
The spring season brings with it the long awaited arrival of foals. Once your mare and foal have bonded it is time to do a thorough examination of the foal to make sure that everything is within normal limits. Vitals The initial exam should consist of a TPR (temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate). Newborn foals,…