Performing the Madigan foal squeeze method to aid in the treatment of equine neonatal maladjustment syndrome

:Neonatal maladjustment syndrome (NMS) is a syndrome where newborn foals exhibit behaviours not normal after birth, which can occur in up to 5% of equine births. These behaviors can include aimless wandering, hypersensitivity to stimulus, weakness, lack of coordination, and the inability to nurse. The treatment method developed by Dr Madigan involves the use of looped ropes placed around the foal to mimic birth canal pressures. This helps cease...