*In severe cases cleft palate may also occur. Although many foals suck normally, this particular foal did not and an indwelling naso-oesophageal tube was inserted. Due to the possibility of poor
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*In severe cases cleft palate may also occur. Although many foals suck normally, this particular foal did not and an indwelling naso-oesophageal tube was inserted. Due to the possibility of poor consumption of colostrum and aspiration of milk, secondary infections and bacterial septicaemias can occur.
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consumption of colostrum and aspiration of milk, secondary infections and bacterial septicaemias can occur.