Abstract
Foals are born without immune protection. Colostrum contains IgG-type antibodies critical for the survival of a newborn foal. Poor colostrum quality, limited quantity of colostrum, or inability of a newborn foal to suckle all may result in failure of passive transfer. Supplementation of colostrumto a foal by the passage of a naso-gastric tube may be indicated. The source of colostrum may be the foal's dam or thawed colostrum from a frozen colostrum bank. This chapter discusses the step by step procedure to perform the colostral administration via naso-gastric intubation with an illustration, and the equipment and supplies needed. It also discusses the necessary conditions to be followed while performing the colostral administration via naso-gastric intubation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Equine Reproductive Procedures |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 518-520 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118904398 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780470960394 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 25 2014 |
Keywords
- Colostral administration
- Foals
- Naso-gastric intubation