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====== Impaction ======
====== Impaction ======
Impacted ingesta/faeces within the intestines can occur in all species though it is especially common in horses. Predisposing factors in horses include poor dentition, a high roughage diet, and general debility.
Impacted ingesta/faeces within the intestines can occur in all species though it is especially common in horses. Predisposing factors in horses include poor dentition, a high roughage diet, and general debility.
*Impaction in the horse commonly occurs in the colon although impaction due to fibrous ingesta can occur in the ileum.
*Commonly occurs in the equine colon although impaction due to fibrous ingesta can occur in the ileum.
*Impaction can occur following antihelminthic administration, especially in horses.
*Can occur following antihelminthic administration, especially in horses.
====== Extrinsic ======
====== Extrinsic ======