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Faecal composition in foal heat diarrhoea.

M D Masri, A M Merritt, R Gronwall

    Equine Veterinary Journal
    |July 1, 1986
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    Foal heat diarrhoea is likely caused by small intestinal hypersecretion overwhelming the immature colon. Faecal composition changes in foals reflect gut development and approach adult horse levels post-diarrhoea.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Animal Physiology
    • Equine Health

    Background:

    • The gastrointestinal tract undergoes significant developmental changes during a foal's first week of life.
    • Early faecal composition in foals resembles small intestinal ingesta, indicating limited colonic modification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the aetiology of foal heat diarrhoea.
    • To analyze faecal composition changes in foals during the first week of life and during foal heat diarrhoea.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of faecal composition in foals during their first week of life.
    • Characterization of faecal osmolality, electrolyte concentration, and pH during foal heat diarrhoea.

    Main Results:

    • Faecal composition in the first week of life resembles adult horse small intestinal ingesta.

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  • Foal heat diarrhoea exhibits characteristics of secretory diarrhoea, with high electrolyte concentration and alkaline pH.
  • Post-diarrhoea, faecal composition gradually shifts towards that of adult horses.

    • Conclusions:

    • Foal heat diarrhoea is likely attributed to hypersecretion from the small intestinal mucosa.
    • An immature colon's inability to compensate for fluid and electrolyte absorption may contribute to the condition.