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Meredith Hodges - Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolisis) In Mule Foals

January 22, 2024 Guest Meredith Hodges
Meredith Hodges - Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolisis) In Mule Foals
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MULE TALK! With Cindy K Roberts
Meredith Hodges - Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolisis) In Mule Foals
Jan 22, 2024
Guest Meredith Hodges

Meredith Hodges of Lucky Three Ranch, Loveland, Colorado shares with us Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolisis) a condition that is more common in newborn mule foals. 

  • Discuss a plan of action with your vet to prepare for the N.I. foal.
  • N.I. can threaten the life of your mule foal before it is even born. 
  • Proper management during the first few days of the mule foal's life is critically important.
  • It is highly recommended to check with your veterinarian before breeding mules.  
  • Testing the mare before delivery is essential.
  • Good records are important for clear communication with your vet. 

#mulefoals, #mulebreeding, #donkeyfactor, #donkeysires, #neonatalisoerythrolisis, #NI, #foaling, #maresinfoal, #managementofmulefoals, #meredithhodges, #luckythreeranch, #muletalk, #cindykroberts

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Meredith Hodges of Lucky Three Ranch, Loveland, Colorado shares with us Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolisis) a condition that is more common in newborn mule foals. 

  • Discuss a plan of action with your vet to prepare for the N.I. foal.
  • N.I. can threaten the life of your mule foal before it is even born. 
  • Proper management during the first few days of the mule foal's life is critically important.
  • It is highly recommended to check with your veterinarian before breeding mules.  
  • Testing the mare before delivery is essential.
  • Good records are important for clear communication with your vet. 

#mulefoals, #mulebreeding, #donkeyfactor, #donkeysires, #neonatalisoerythrolisis, #NI, #foaling, #maresinfoal, #managementofmulefoals, #meredithhodges, #luckythreeranch, #muletalk, #cindykroberts

Mule Talk is on Facebook - Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com