. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). The Foal. 659 however, have been proved. First, that the causes of scours are many and varied; second, that their potency is increased by unclean surround- ings, especially unwholesome stables. Apparent causes are the non- removal of the fecal matter, and anything that very materially affects the health or condition of the mare, such as becoming fre
. Annual report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station. New York State College of Agriculture; Cornell University. Agricultural Experiment Station; Agriculture -- New York (State). The Foal. 659 however, have been proved. First, that the causes of scours are many and varied; second, that their potency is increased by unclean surround- ings, especially unwholesome stables. Apparent causes are the non- removal of the fecal matter, and anything that very materially affects the health or condition of the mare, such as becoming fretful when kept away from the colt for a time soon after parturition. The mare becomes feverish, the quality of her milk materially altered, and the foal coming to her hungry, gorges itself with this changed milk which induces indigestion and diarrhea. Very rich foods may stimulate the flow to such an extent that if the foal is permitted to take it all, digestive disorders and diarrhea will result. The same often happens in early spring when the mare is pasturing on a rank growth of succulent Fig. 14.—"Princess " and four of her foals. This shows what one tnare can do. Kansas Agricultural College Confinement in close buildings is objectionable to mare and foal alike. In both it induces a weakened condition and leaves the system an easy prey to disease. A cold damp bed, exposure to cold rain storms and the like are to be avoided. A passing shower may do no harm even if cold, but a prolonged exposure to rain with a low temperature is hard on a new-born foal and often leads to disorders of the digestive organs and fatal diarrhea. The best treatment is to avoid conditions likely to cause such dis- orders. If the dam is properly fed and exercised, there is very little danger. One should attend the foal at the first appearance of digestive disorders and remove the cause; even then it may be too late. If it is due to an over-supply of rich milk, the dam should be mi
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