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* Impaction of the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] can occur in all species. 
 
 
 
** Horse -  faeces, digesta, sand, or fibrous material can all contribute.
 
*** There are certain predisposing factors:
 
**** Poor dentition
 
**** Water deprivation
 
**** A high roughage diet
 
**** General debility.
 
*Antihelminthic administration or large parasite burdens can also lead to impaction.
 
[[Category:Intestine_-_Mechanical_Obstruction]][[Category:Horse]]
 
[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
 

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