Observe a foal s attitude. If it is depressed, dopey or does not want to nurse, a veterinarian should be called immediately to evaluate the foal. Watch for signs of swollen, painful joints. This can be a sign of joint ill, a serious infectious condition which should be assessed by a veterinarian. Watch for limb deformities.
Newborn foals are often a little over at the knees or down on their fetlocks at birth.
These conditions usually correct themselves over the first few days of life. There are substantial benefits to imprint training. Articles are available from several sources. That weight should double in the first three to four months . In contrast, mature height at the hock is reached by six months of age.