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Foal Care Make sure foal is breathing; Dip navel in iodine 7% or iodine and glycerin mixture (50-50); Leave mare and foal alone and undisturbed as much as possible; Foal needs 10% body weight in colostrum (first milk) within 18 hours, normal nursing will provide this if mare has not dripped milk excessively; Commercial enema solution, vitamin A injection, antibiotic …
General Information As a horse recovers from an episode of colic, you must carefully monitor the animal for recurrence of colic. There is no way to predict if and when colic will recur, so you must be alert to any signs of another colic episode. Important Points in Treatment Check your horse for signs of colic every (Ask your Vet) …