sentences:  If diagnosed prior to time of gut closure (foal is less than 24 hours of age), the foal should be given an alternative nutrient source via nasogastric tube.The mare should be stripped of milk and the foal muzzled during the time to prevent additional ingestion of colostrum.However, this disease is usually diagnosed in foals greater than 24 hours of age, in which case the foal is safe to continue to ingest the mother's milk.