In the second part of a two-part series on care of the recumbent foal, Samantha Feighery RVN, Weipers Centre Equine Hospital, Glasgow, UK, focuses on the foal's eyes, respiratory system, nutritional requirements and fluid therapy. Neonatal foals havedecreased corneal sensitivity, compared with adults, so it is important to bear this in mind when dealing with eye injuries, as foals may not display common clinical signs.
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