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Becky
Mar 7, 2007 - 6:43AM
Probiotics

Hi Dr. Getty
I have a mare thats due to foal end of march. I have been told that i should give the foal probiotics rigth after birth till about 10 days,and the baby will not get the foal heat scours.Is this a good idea? Ive also heard some probiotics contain a lot of copper thats not good for a foal.
Is there a probiotic you recommend giving to foals.
Thank You so much,you have helped me alot. Becky

Where are you from? NY

How did you locate this forum? Been here lots of times

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Mar 7th, 2007 - 6:43 AM
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Becky
Mar 7, 2007 - 8:19AM
Re: Probiotics

Hi,i wanted to add,They say pobiotics should be given day 1,3,6. Some also give Foal Response(vita-flex)right after birth,even if everything is normal.Is this a good idea? So Confused. I will also deworm mare within 12 hours of birth.
Thank You Dr. Getty,This is my first foal,I want to do everything right. Becky

Where are you from? NY

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Mar 7th, 2007 - 8:19 AM
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Dr. Getty
Mar 8, 2007 - 7:56PM
Re: Probiotics

Hi Becky,

Congratulations!!! I would highly recommend Foal Response because it provides necessary antibodies for the newborn but also live microbials (probiotics). There is no added copper.

Most of the time, newborn foals do just fine without any additional help from products such as Foal Response. But, there is no harm in offering Foal Response and it provides that extra bit of insurance.

Do you have The Complete Foaling Manual in your library? Since this is your first foal, you would very likely find it helpful to know what to expect, what's normal, what's not, and how to take care of the newborn. It has lots of excellent photos that will help.

Happy Foaling!!!

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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