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The type of abnormality should be determined through '''vaginal examination'''.
The type of abnormality should be determined through '''vaginal examination'''.
The '''foal's viability''' should be assessed as management will vary depending on if the foal is alive or dead.
The '''foal's viability''' should be assessed as management will vary depending on whether the foal is alive or dead.
Copious amounts of '''lubrication''' should be used and lubricant can be pumped into the uterus via a nasogastric tube if necessary.
Copious amounts of '''lubrication''' should be used and lubricant can be pumped into the uterus via a nasogastric tube if necessary.
==Post-partum complications==
==Post-partum complications==
Mares with dystocia are more likely to develop post-partum complications including:
Mares with dystocia are more likely to develop post-partum complications including:
:'''Retained placenta''': treated by manual removal or oxytocin in an intravenous drip or through intramuscular boluses.
'''Retained placenta''': treated by manual removal or oxytocin in an intravenous drip or through intramuscular boluses.
:'''Metritis''': which can lead to toxaemia and [[Laminitis - Horse|laminitis]] and should be treated aggressively.
:'''Intestinal problems''': ileus or [[Ileal Impaction - Horse|constipation]], intestinal rupture, [[Rectal Prolapse - Horse|rectal prolapse]]
'''Metritis''': which can lead to toxaemia and laminitis and should be treated aggressively.
:[[Reproductive Tract Prolapse#Uterine Prolapse|'''Uterine prolapse''']]
:'''Cervical tears'''
'''Intestinal problems''': ileus or constipation, intestinal rupture, rectal prolapse
:'''Uterine rupture'''
:'''Uterine Haemorrhage'''
'''Uterine prolapse'''
:[[Perineal Laceration - Horse|'''Perineal lacerations''']]
'''Cervical tears'''
'''Uterine rupture'''
'''Uterine Haemorrhage'''
'''Perineal lacerations'''
{{Learning
{{Learning
McGladdery, A. (2001) '''Dystocia and postpartum complications in the mare''' ''In Practice'' 23:74-80
McGladdery, A. (2001) '''Dystocia and postpartum complications in the mare''' ''In Practice'' 23:74-80
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[[Category:Reproductive Disorders]]
[[Category:Reproductive Diseases - Horse]]
[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]