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Veterinarians estimate that at least one in four foalings result in complications during or after delivery if not attended properly.

PART 4: POST-PARTUM CARE

For 11 months, the unborn foal lives in a perfect, well-regulated and protected environment, and now must make the adjustment to life in the external world. This section of the video explains the physiological changes that occur for the mare and newborn foal and tells you how to care for their needs, including:

    Applying iodine to the navel to prevent infection.
  • requirements of the mare and newborn foal
  • post-foaling adjustments for the mare and foal
  • recognizing symptoms of complications or discomfort
  • normal vital sign parameters
  • management of the health care program

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