Umbilicus infection (omphalophlebitis), or navel ill in foals is a condition where the stump of the umbilical cord becomes infected shortly after birth. Left untreated, the condition can quickly become life-threatening, with foals deteriorating rapidly.
· 3 min readNeonatal Isoerythrolysis (NI) describes destruction of red blood cells in a newborn foal. When a foal has a different blood type from its mother, the mare may develop antibodies (part of the immune defense system) against the foal’s red blood cells during pregnancy.
· 5 min readNightshade poisoning is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition in horses caused by the ingestion of plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae spp.), including potatoes. Symptoms of nightshade poisoning include abdominal pain, diarrhea, incoordination, and seizures.
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