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====== Impaction ======
 
====== Impaction ======
 
Impacted ingesta/faeces within the intestines can occur in all species though it is especially common in horses.  Predisposing factors in horses include poor dentition, a high roughage diet, and general debility.   
 
Impacted ingesta/faeces within the intestines can occur in all species though it is especially common in horses.  Predisposing factors in horses include poor dentition, a high roughage diet, and general debility.   
*Impaction commonly occurs in the equine colon although impaction due to fibrous ingesta can occur in the ileum.
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*Impaction in the horse commonly occurs in the colon although impaction due to fibrous ingesta can occur in the ileum.
*Impaction can be common, especially in horses following antihelminthic administration.
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*Impaction can occur following antihelminthic administration, especially in horses.
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====== Extrinsic ======
 
====== Extrinsic ======
 
Neoplasia, Adhesions, Prostate enlargement
 
Neoplasia, Adhesions, Prostate enlargement
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