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Treated correctly can quickly become high risk and as such both categories should initially be approached in the same manner. High risk foals are those that have more than one risk factor. g. maternal illness or concurrent infectious disease on the premises. g. 5 kg daily. 9) • Dystocia • Caesarian section Neonatal examination, clinical procedures and nursing care • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Partial or complete premature placental separation Medically induced labor Parturition prior to 320 days’ gestation Placentitis Concurrent illness or fever Recent medical or surgical event Recent transport stress Twin pregnancy Vaginal discharge Chronic lameness or incoordination Premature lactation Agalactia Prolonged gestation with oversize foal (uncommon) Pelvic abnormalities Drug related; long term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories.

The exposed (allantoic) surface should be examined first. This is the smooth gray/white surface from which the vasculature and amnion are visible. The location of the umbilical cord attachment is usually found close to the bifurcation but may be in either the pregnant or non-pregnant horn. The whole surface should be examined carefully and the amnion should also be examined before examining the chorionic surface. • The placenta should be laid out in the same reverse “F” pattern to examine the chorionic surface which should have a uniform redbrown velvety appearance due the presence of small villi.

Bronchovesicular sounds are louder than those of adults because of the decreased muscle mass over the thorax compared to the adult horse. Any abnormality detected at any stage of the examination warrants further investigation (arterial blood gas evaluation, ultrasound examination, radiography). The patency of the airway should be assessed first in any respiratory distress situation. Placing a hand at each nare allows assessment of airflow. 24: Foal restraint by holding one ear and base of the tail.

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