Monitoring of an orphaned Bosnian Mountain Horse foal: A one-year case study

Abstract

This case report describes a foal of the Bosnian Mountain
Horse (Equus ferus caballus) type, found in a cachectic and
life-threatening condition in Eastern Bosnia, in April 2024. The
foal, approximately two months old and orphaned, was adopted
by local residents. It was fed a diet based on diluted cow’s
milk, forage and concentrates, supplemented with minerals and
vitamins. The foal was monitored until it reached one year of
age. Morphometric measurements included front cannon girth,
thorax girth, body length, height at withers, and height at croup.
Despite non-standard feeding and care conditions, the foal
showed progressive recovery and development comparable to
healthy foals of the same breed.