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(2) severe haemorrhage from the placenta being torn off or from the mare galloping and kicking at the prolapse;  
 
(2) severe haemorrhage from the placenta being torn off or from the mare galloping and kicking at the prolapse;  
 
(3) if the bladder is prolapsed, the mare may be unable to urinate and so may strain heavily; drain the bladder before it is returned;  
 
(3) if the bladder is prolapsed, the mare may be unable to urinate and so may strain heavily; drain the bladder before it is returned;  
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(4) where bowel loops are suspected, these may be returned to the abdominal cavity without opening the dorsal portion of the prolapsed vagina; standing the mare with the hind quarters elevated greatly assists in the replacement of bowel loops if present, but more importantly, helps replacement of the prolapsed uterus.
 
(4) where bowel loops are suspected, these may be returned to the abdominal cavity without opening the dorsal portion of the prolapsed vagina; standing the mare with the hind quarters elevated greatly assists in the replacement of bowel loops if present, but more importantly, helps replacement of the prolapsed uterus.
 
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