Overview

First Steps Toward a Healthy Life.

To a foal, everything is new. And how you handle him, feed him and care for him will lay the foundation for the rest of his life. That’s why Merck Animal Health introduced the Foal Care to help ensure a healthy start for your foal.

The key to raising a healthy foal is preparation and prevention. Newborn foals are at risk for a variety of conditions associated with abnormal events during late pregnancy, delivery and/or the first few weeks of life.

Older foals aren’t out of the woods. As they explore their environments and encounter other foals and mares, they can be exposed to a variety of viruses, bacteria and parasites that increase the risk of respiratory disease and diarrhea.

In addition, a well-balanced diet during the first year of life is critical to ensure optimal nutrition and controlled growth.