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*Sudden death
*Sudden death
[[Rectal Examination in the Horse|Rectal examination]] reveals dry faecal balls, large colon impaction and distented loops of small intestine. Gut sounds are reduced or absent due to gastrointenstinal atony. [[Nasogarstric Intubation - Horse|Passage of a stomach tube]] often results in gastric reflux of up to 20L.
[[Rectal Examination of the Horse|Rectal examination]] reveals dry faecal balls, large colon impaction and distented loops of small intestine. Gut sounds are reduced or absent due to gastrointenstinal atony. [[Nasogastric intubation in the horse|Passage of a stomach tube]] often results in gastric reflux of up to 20L.
Subtle signs of ptosis and dry rhinitis should be noted.
Subtle signs of ptosis and dry rhinitis should be noted.
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