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Hi Nancy,
Sounds like a difficult situation, indeed.
Ration Plus, just FYI, is not a probiotic in the traditional sense of the word because it does not contain live microbes. Instead, it is a "prebiotic" because it helps the existing bacterial flora in the hind gut multiply. This makes digestion more efficient.
If this foal is lactose intolerant (which is really quite rare), have your friend talk to her vet about administering lactase to the foal prior to nursing to aid in digestion.
All the best,
Dr. Getty
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO