Abstract:Respiratory insufficiency and pulmonary health are important considerations in equine neonatal care, as the majority of foals are bred for athletic function. The administration of supplementary oxygen is readily implemented in equine practice settings, but this does not address respiratory insufficiency due to inadequate ventilation and is no longer considered optimal care for hypoxia in some settings. Non-invasive ventilatory strategies including continuous or bi-level positive airway pressure are effective i… Show more
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