What Is A Lethal White Foal? OLWS is a genetic mutation that affects horses with white markings and can lead to death in foals. Foals with two copies of this gene are born white with blue eyes and have intestines that don’t fully develop. There is no treatment for OLWS. How long will a foal
Do Foals Need Colostrum? Do foals need colostrum? Foals are born with no infection-fighting antibodies in their blood. Therefore, foals must consume colostrum to receive the antibodies they need (passive transfer). The mare produces these antibodies to protect the foal from bacteria and viruses specific to their environment. Can a foal survive without colostrum? Colostrum