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*Maxillary–mandibular malocclusion is common | *Maxillary–mandibular malocclusion is common | ||
− | *In severe cases cleft palate may also occur. Although many foals suck normally, this particular foal did not and an indwelling naso-oesophageal tube was inserted. Due to the possibility of poor | + | *In severe cases cleft palate may also occur. Although many foals suck normally, this particular foal did not and an indwelling naso-oesophageal tube was inserted. Due to the possibility of poor consumption of colostrum and aspiration of milk, secondary infections and bacterial septicaemias can occur. |
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*Mild deformities may resolve spontaneously with growth. | *Mild deformities may resolve spontaneously with growth. | ||
*Surgical treatment is indicated in severe cases like this. | *Surgical treatment is indicated in severe cases like this. | ||
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A day old thoroughbred foal is presented with the deformity shown above:
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