The Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners

A professional association representing equine veterinarians in the Province of Ontario.

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

equinevetsadmin | Posted on February 18, 2013 |

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

Dysphagic foals–or those without a properly functioning suckle-swallow reflex–require immediate and specialized care to ensure they begin life without a nutritional deficit.