- Manual of Equine Practice: Reuben J. Rose, David R. Hodgson
- Equine Stud farm Medicine: Rossdale & Ricketts
- Equine Stud Farm Medicine and Surgery: D.R. Knottenbelt.
- NRC for Horses: 1989
- Raising the orphan foal: Naylor, Bell, Vet. Clin N.Am.Equine Practice, 1985
- Effect of artificial rearing on the growth of foals: Knight et al, J.Anim. Sci, 1985
- Lactation in the horse: milk composition and intake by foals: Oftedal et al, J.Nutri 1983
- Relationship between nutrient intake, growth and body composition of nursing foal: Doreau et al, 1986.
- Effects of various feeding regimens on energy balance of equine neonates: Ousey et al, Am.J.Vet.Res 1997.
- Feeding and Care of Orphan Foal: Dr.J.Pagan, 2003
- Feeding and Care of Orphaned Foals: K.Anderson,
- Caloric needs of the sick foal: Mary Rose PAradis, DVM, Tufts School of Vet Med.