Optimizing Foal Immunity with Dr. Ashley Whitehead. Animal Health Insights, Ep. 21. Mar. 7, 2023

<p>With foaling season upon us, it is the perfect time to take stock of our infection prevention and control practices - we want to ensure our mares have easy foalings and produce the healthiest offspring possible. The first few months of a foal’s life can be challenging as their immune system develops – even in ideal situations they may face bacterial, viral or parasitic infections that can make or break their future health. Dr. Ashley Whitehead, a veterinary internal medicine specialist and associate professor in equine clinical sciences at the University of Calgary, has a passion for all things related to foal health, and reviews how we can optimize foal immunity in this critical first few months of life.</p> <p>Links of Interest:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://aaep.org/horsehealth/evaluation-care-newborn-foals'>Evaluation and Care of Newborn Foals, American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)</a></li> <li><a href='https://aaep.org/horsehealth/foaling-mare-newborn-preparing-safe-successful-foal-delivery'>Foaling Mare & Newborn: Preparing for a Safe & Successful Foal Delivery, AAEP</a></li> <li><a href='https://aaep.org/horsehealth/neonatal-care'>Neonatal care, AAEP</a></li> <li><a href='https://thehorse.com/152052/foal-care-from-birth-to-30-days-aaep-2003/'>Foal Care from Birth to 30 days (AAEP 2003), TheHorse.com</a></li> </ul>