This could be your backyard.
Happy foals at the author’s Rose Blossom Farm.
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early phase. Transmission occurs through airborne dust particles containing the bacteria. The disease can be widespread on some farms and proper management is essential to prevent it from spreading. Foals should be maintained in well-ventilated, dust-free areas, avoid- ing dirt paddocks and overcrowding. Pneumonic foals should be isolated and their manure composted
near Aspen, Colorado, 600+/- acres of scenic and highly productive irrigated land with extensive water rights. Includes the Tybar Ranch Subdivision, main home, employee housing, equipment shop, three hay sheds, numerous corrals and two barns that include the 22,000 sq. ft. Prince Creek Barn with an indoor arena area. Co-listed with Rocky
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Whitworth of Coldwell Banker Mason Morse. $29,975,000
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LACTOSE INTOLERANCE Sometimes foals will develop a lactose deficiency, secondarily to an intestinal bacterial infection, associ- ated with diarrhea. It can also be congenital although this is not normally the case. It occurs when foals are unable to secrete lactase enzyme to break down the lactose in the mare’s milk. These foals may experience colic, look bloated after nursing, have abdominal pain or discomfort, maintain a poor growth rate and look lethar- gic. This is rare and the condition is temporary but in some cases foals may need to be weaned early if they do not respond to normal treatment. Lactose-intolerant foals normally respond well when they receive lactase- treated milk until their intestinal lining has healed. Younger foals may need to have milk feeding withdrawn for a short period of time until the small intestinal lining has had time to redevelop. If they can handle it, they can be fed small amounts of quality roughage (alfalfa, orchard/alfalfa, timothy/alfalfa), small amounts of grain and non-lactose milk replacer in the meantime. Raising foals can be a very rewarding experience
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but at the same times requires careful observation and management. It is imperative to develop a close rela- tionship with your local veterinarian so that you can ask questions and get information as your foal develops. By maintaining good farm management practices, keep- ing a close eye on your foal’s behavior and attitude and following some basic guidelines, many of these situ- ations can be handled with minimal expense. Clearly, if you have any concerns, it is best to call your vet and have your foal evaluated. Happy foaling season!
Laura McCormick
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