Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz, Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine (retired)

MULE TALK! With Cindy K Roberts

Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz, Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine (retired) from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2017. In this episode - learn about:

• Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (N.I.) A life-threatening condition that is more common in mule foals.
• Learn how to prevent it.
• Clinical signs recognized in the first few days of the foal's life and perhaps up to 12 days of age include: a) Weakness and lethargy, b) Decrease in suckling the mare c) Rapid breathing, d) Pale or yellow discoloration of the mucous membranes. e) Red color to the urine f) In severe cases collapse and death can occur.
• 1 in 10 mule foals is at risk for this disease.
• How to determine if the foal is at risk for N.I.
• Learn how N.I. can be prevented.

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