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Blessed Are The Foals (Howell reference books) |  | Author: M. Phyllis Lose
Publisher: Howell Book House
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Sales Rank: 493887
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0876052863
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.1089892
UPC: 021898052865
EAN: 9780876052860
ASIN: 0876052863
Publication Date: June 30, 1998
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Blessed Are the Foals has been revised and updated to give those who care for the young equine from birth through its first year of life the information they need to make that critical period successful. Once again, Dr. M. Phyllis Lose draws on her decades of experience in equine veterinary practice to explain how to evaluate the foal's health and to recognize when professional help is needed. Profusely illustrated with photographs taken in her practice, Dr. Lose describes in simple, easy-to-understand language for owners, foaling attendants and caregivers what is normal or typical and how to troubleshoot situations that depart from the norm. Beginning with the delivery, emergencies such as failure to breathe, to rise and to nurse are addressed along with such problems as infections and congenital, hereditary and developmental conditions. Other topics include medication and diet—with the emphasis on foal nutrition to meet the changing needs of the newborn—exercise and the special needs of the premature, twin, orphaned and rejected foal. In addition, Dr. Lose discusses current veterinary and husbandry practices and gives candid judgments about their efficacy. Blessed Are the Foals is, in effect, the companion volume to Dr. Lose's Blessed Are the Brood Mares—the acknowledged classic on the breeding and care of mares through gestation. Yet again Dr. Lose's expertise, compassion and loving regard for all horses is apparent, along with her desire to offer support to all who would look after them.
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 GREAT BOOK!! January 21, 2008
Elizabeth W. Tanzer (CRANFORD, NJ)
BOOK IS WONDERFUL FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NEW IN THE FOALING ASPECT OF OWNING HORSES.... VERY INFORMATIVE. IF YOU HAVE BABIES, YOU SHOULD OWN THIS BOOK
 The Best April 11, 2002
Pam Dolden (Franklin, GA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Anyone who owns, breeds or cares for horses, this is a must have book. Dr. Lose V.M.D. is a very caring veterinarian who has helped me out tremendously!
 A good book with it's own opinions February 2, 2000
L. Peasley (California USA)
36 out of 40 found this review helpful
This book focuses almost exclusively on the foal. Dr. Lose has written another book, Blessed are the Brood mares, to cover the mare half of foaling. I enjoyed this book, but found it a bit spare on the actually foaling procedure. It extensively covers diseases and illnesses ... something that occurs, but not to all of us. I would have preferred more time spent on how to keep the foal healthy and happy. I'll call the vets over if my foal gets sick and I'll trust their opinion the best. Dr. Lose covers a long length of time in the foal's life, examining vaccinations during the first year, handling the foal (limited), turning the mare and foal out (some good tips there), and feeds. She is an advocate of early weaning of the foal at 3 months of age. This is a debatable practice, but if you are interested in it, she seems to have her reasoning explained.
Blessed Are The Foals January 31, 2000
sandy simpson (florida)
Please check used book stores for this book..would appreciate any info as to its availibility
A must have July 25, 1999
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
A must have book for anyone considering breeding a mare or buying a foal. It picks up where Blessed are the Brood Mares, another must have, leaves off. It is very informative, but doesn't doesn't go above your head.
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