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Video surveillance in each foaling stall
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Milk calcium screening to predict impending foaling
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Experienced professional attending each foaling
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Evaluation of the quality of the dam’s colostrum by specific gravity and refractometry
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Umbilical cord care (navel dipped with Nolvasan solution 2-4 times per day)
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Measurement of the antibody level in foal’s blood at 12 and/or 24 hours of age to detect failure of passive transfer
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Enema administered to newborn foal to decrease risk of meconium impaction
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Mare dewormed after foaling to limit parasite infestation of foal
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Newborn foal and postpartum mare examinations
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Additional Services Available (at an additional cost):
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Supplemental colostrum, colostrum substitute (i.e. Seramune®), or plasma therapy if needed
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Veterinary services for non-routine events (i.e. dystocia, retained placenta, etc.)
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Foal heat breeding services for mare
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Large animal hospital nearby in the event of an emergency