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− | *A severe case of Wrynose - a congenital deformity, usually of the upper jaw, where the | + | *A severe case of Wrynose - a congenital deformity, usually of the upper jaw, where the rostral facial structures are deviated. |
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*In this relatively uncommon syndrome, there are a variety of combinations of congenital appendicular and axial skeletal contractures and curvatures in the affected foal. Some cases of wrynose are thought to be due to uterine malpositioning. | *In this relatively uncommon syndrome, there are a variety of combinations of congenital appendicular and axial skeletal contractures and curvatures in the affected foal. Some cases of wrynose are thought to be due to uterine malpositioning. | ||
|l1= Wry Nose | |l1= Wry Nose |
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A day old thoroughbred foal is presented with this deformity:
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What is this condition and what syndrome may it be a part of? |
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What are the main complications in dealing with such foals? |
consumption of colostrum and aspiration of milk, secondary infections and bacterial septicaemias can occur. |
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How would you treat this condition? |
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[[ Wry Nose |Link to Article]] |