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* Impaction of the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] can occur in all species.

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** Horse - faeces, digesta, sand, or fibrous material can all contribute.

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*** There are certain predisposing factors:

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**** Poor dentition

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**** Water deprivation

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**** A high roughage diet

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**** General debility.

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*Antihelminthic administration or large parasite burdens can also lead to impaction.

[[Category:Intestine_-_Mechanical_Obstruction]][[Category:Horse]]

[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]

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