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==Aetiology==

==Aetiology==

Meconium retention may result from a lack of colostrum ingestion, since colostrum is a natural laxative.  Thus foals with meconium retention should also be checked for '''failure of passive transfer (FPT)'''.  Intestinal dysmotility may also be an indication of '''perinatal asphyxia'''.  Other factors predisposing to meconium retention include maternal malnutrition and other conditions that compromise the foal such as dystocia, prematurity, low birth weight, and dehydration.<ref>Semrad, S.D, Shaftoe, S (1992) Gastrointestinal diseases of the neonatal foal. In: Mills, L '''Current Therapy in Equine Medicine''' (Third Edition), W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia. pp 446-447.  In: </ref>

Meconium retention may result from a lack of colostrum ingestion, since colostrum is a natural laxative.  Thus foals with meconium retention should also be checked for '''failure of passive transfer (FPT)'''.  Intestinal dysmotility may also be an indication of '''perinatal asphyxia'''.  Other factors predisposing to meconium retention include maternal malnutrition and other conditions that compromise the foal such as dystocia, prematurity, low birth weight, and dehydration.<ref>Semrad, S.D, Shaftoe, S (1992) Gastrointestinal diseases of the neonatal foal. In: Mills, L '''Current Therapy in Equine Medicine''' (Third Edition), W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia. pp 446-447.  In: Pusterla, N, Magdesian, K.G, Maleski, K, Spier, S.J, Madigan, J.E (2004) ''Special Article'': Retrospective evaluation of the use of acetylcysteine enemas in the treatment of meconium retention in foals: 44 cases (1987–2002).  ''Equine Vet Educ'', 16(3):133-136.</ref>

==Clinical Signs==

==Clinical Signs==