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‘Normal’ Parameters for Neonatal Foals:

 Body temperature 37-39oC (99 to 102°F)
 
 Respiratory rate  60 – 80 breaths/minute at birth
30 – 40 breaths/minute after one hour
Heart Beat 60 or more beats/minute at birth
80 – 130 beats/minute after one hour
80 – 120 beats/minute after 5 days (normal)
Sternal recumbency Attained within 1-2 minutes after birth
Time to stand 60 minutes is average; greater than 2 hours is considered abnormal
Suckle reflex Should develop within 20 minutes
Time to nurse 2 hours is average; greater than 3 hours is considered abnormal
Energy requirements Foal’s daily requirement for energy is estimated to be 120-150kcal/kg BW in the first 3 weeks. (Oftedal, 1983). (6000-7500kcal/day for 50kg foal)
Energy provision Foal-Gro provides 6500-7500 kcal/ day on 50kg foal feeding schedule
Growth An average thoroughbred size foal gains approximately 1 kg per day for the first 90 days after birth.

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