Care of the Neonate Foal

Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding IgG in the neonatal foal?
- IV plasma may be administered to provide necessary IgG if adequate colostrum was not consumed by the foal
- Absorption of IgG from the intestinal tract decreases with time post-foaling and is minimal after 24 hours
- Causes for failure of passive immune transfer include poor colostrum quality, inability to nurse, and immature GI tract
- IgG concentrations <800mg/dl within 24h post-partum increase the likelihood of the development of sepsis
- All are correct

Answer 1

All are correct

Question 2

Which of the following statements describe the normal parameters for a neonatal foal?

Answer 2

standing within 1 hour, nursing within 2 hours, meconium passed within 3 hours, mare’s placenta passed within 3 hours

Question 3

The most reliable predictor of imminent parturition in a pregnant mare is:

Answer 3

Alterations in milk electrolytes