Foals Without Suckle-Swallow Reflex Need Nutritional Support (AAEP 2012)

A foal’s suckle-swallow reflex is vital to life, allowing him to access the colostrum, and later milk, he needs to thrive. But sometimes this reflex doesn’t function properly for a variety of reasons. These foals, called dysphagic, require immediate and specialized care to ensure they begin life without a nutritional deficit.

 

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