Cannon Veterinary Services Ltd- Neonatal Services

Clinic Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 to 5:30
Sat. by appointment only

Location:
31310 Woodhaven Trail
Cannon Falls, MN 55009

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Phone Numbers:
651-258-4050 office
651-258-4051 fax
651-222-0885 Twin Cities

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Neonatal SERVICES


Neonatal Exam This exam and the IgG test should be done when the foal is between 12 and 24 hours old. Dr. Winter’s Neonatal exam includes the following: FOAL:	A physical exam looking for birth defects or any abnormalities.
He listens to the lungs and heart and does an ophthalmic exam.
Administers a multi vitamin injection
Probiotic paste given orally to improve gut health.
Collects blood and performs an IGG test to check for antibody transfer.

MARE:

Administers an antibiotic and oxytocin injection to help her uterus recover.

For mares that will be rebred Dr. Winter recommends infusing the mare with an antiseptic solution.

Post Foaling Care

Foaling is stressful, however, once the foal is born your job is not finished; there are still important tasks that must be performed.

Between 12 to 24 hours after the birth of the foal, a neonatal examine and an IGG test should be performed to evaluate transfer of antibodies from the mares colostrum to the foal.

If planning to rebreed, the mare should be examined and flushed.

Within 3 hours of birth, the mare should completely clean. If not, it is important to have Dr Winter remove the remaining placenta and flush the mare. Not doing this can cause serious health issues.

The umbilicus should be dipped 3 times a day for the first 3 days with an antiseptic to prevent any infection

It is important to de-worm the mare because a foal’s natural instinct is to eat feces in order to establish good bacteria in the gut. This will prevent transfer of worms.

The foal should also be monitored for proper nursing and passage of feces and urine.