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(2)careful palpation of the anterior vagina and rectum (a possible tear into the abdominal
 
(2)careful palpation of the anterior vagina and rectum (a possible tear into the abdominal
 
cavity or peri-rectal space);  
 
cavity or peri-rectal space);  
(3) assess the depth, site location of the tear and extent of severe deep-tissue injury;  
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(3) assess the depth, site location of the tear and extent of severe deep-tissue injury;
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(4) eliminate injury to other pelvic organs if possible (uterine haemorrhage, middle uterine artery tear, prolapsed bladder, injury to the small or large colon by the foal’s hind legs).
 
(4) eliminate injury to other pelvic organs if possible (uterine haemorrhage, middle uterine artery tear, prolapsed bladder, injury to the small or large colon by the foal’s hind legs).
 
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