Innovative 'foal ambulance' in Central Victoria to offer top-line care for precious thoroughbred progeny

At horse studs across the nation, this year's crop of thoroughbred foals is emerging.

The clumsy, sometimes delicate newborns on spindly legs are often accident-prone and far too valuable to risk having any sort of mishap befall them.

So in Central Victoria, some enterprising equine vets are set to launch Australia's first 'foal ambulance'.

It's thought this 'equine ER' unit, based in Bendigo, may be the first of its kind in the world.

It won't come belting down the road with a wailing siren and flashing lights. But it will be on hand for emergency call-outs, or be close at hand when valuable mares have foaling difficulties or there is a need for minor surgeries to be performed.

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Article written by: Tim Lee