Should probiotics be used for foals?
It is best to consult your veterinarian concerning feeding probiotics to foals. But in general, recommendations for preventative health care for foals are to administer a probiotic paste to a newborn at day 1, 2 and 7, 9, 11 and 13. In deficiency situations, give a probiotic paste twice daily until eating creep feed rations where the probiotic can be given with the feed. Probiotics high in iron can produce an iron overload/toxicity in foals, so be careful of the brand you choose. About Dr. Schilis Dr. Sheila Schils has a Master’s degree in Equine Nutrition and a Ph.D. in Kinesiology/Biomechanics. She was a Professor of Equine Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for 20 years. Currently, Dr. Schils runs two businesses; Equine Nutritional Consulting and Equine Rehabilitation. She has spoken nationally on the topics of equine nutrition and the biomechanics of horse and rider. She has raised warmblood horses and has been active in the horse industry as a competitive rider, re
