Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome (Dummy Foal)
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Nothing disrupts the joy of foal ownership like the observation of potential problems: A disinterest in nursing, a depressed attitude, strange mannerisms, or seizures could mean a foal is suffering from some serious neurologic problems. During a ... Read More
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Dummy Foal Syndrome (Equine Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome)
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Dealing with Dummy Foals
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The Maladjusted Foal
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The basic theme of Rossdale's presentation was that problems suffered by the fetus before birth and during the birthing process can have long-term effects on the animal's performance capability and overall health as it grows and matures.... Read More
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Jump-Starting the Dummy Foal
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The term "dummy foal" is being used less and less. A more accurate term for the foal exhibiting behavioral or neurologic abnormalities that are not related to infectious or toxic conditions, congenital or developmental abnormalities, or metabolic dis... Read More
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In defining a high-risk mare, Bain said she is one which has had previous foaling problems such as dystocia (difficult delivery), hemorrhage, or a red bag delivery. He said a mare also could be at risk because of medical illness, surgery, colic... Read More
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Dummy Foals
January 01, 1996
Q: My mare suffered a dystocia and the foal had to be taken to a local veterinary hospital for care. The veterinarian termed him a "dummy" foal, but said his chances of being a normal adult were very good. What can you tell me about a "dummy" foal?... Read More
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Q. Q: My mare suffered a dystocia and the foal had to be taken to a local veterinary hospital for care. The veterinarian termed him a "dummy" foal, but said his chances of being a normal adult were very good. What can you tell me about a "dummy" foal? A: The term "dummy" foal is one that is given to foals that act "dumb" at birth, or even hours thereafter. You might have heard them referred to as
