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==Prevention==
 
==Prevention==
 
This cause of abortion cannot be prevented, but it only constitutes approximately '''1% of abortions''' in mares. Torsion of the cord is often '''blamed''' for abortion if no other cause can be found, and the actual incidence may actually be lower.
 
This cause of abortion cannot be prevented, but it only constitutes approximately '''1% of abortions''' in mares. Torsion of the cord is often '''blamed''' for abortion if no other cause can be found, and the actual incidence may actually be lower.
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==References==
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McAuliffe, S. (2008) '''Color Atlas of Diseases and Disorders of the Foal''' ''Saunders''
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Noakes, D. (2001) '''Arthur's veterinary reproduction and obstetrics''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
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Gore, T. (2008) '''Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook''' ''John Wiley and Sons''
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[[Category:To Do - Helen]]
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[[Category:To Do - Review]]
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