Baby Seven and Extreme Prematurity: Lessons from the Miracle Foal

by Dr Jane ClothierFoal CarePosted on No Comments

Last year, the euthanasia of an 18-month-old foal called Seven due to colic became worldwide news in the equestrian community, because of the large amount of social media coverage that surrounded his short life. This was on account of his severely premature birth, at just 286 days’ gestation, and subsequent ‘battle’ at the University of …

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Get Your Rear In Gear – How Acting Fast Can Help Your Foal’s Crooked Legs

by Dr Lauren JonesFoal CarePosted on No Comments

This post on the early treatment of ‘crooked legs’ in foals (Angular Limb Deformities) first appeared on The Horse’s Back blog. It is written by Dr Lauren Jones, the veterinarian behind Kentaro Veterinary Services, a mobile equine practice on the Coffs Coast of NSW, Australia. Known for her calm, practical approach, Lauren spends her days …

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