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==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
 
Infusion followed by postoperative gastric lavage by stomach tube is usually successful.<ref name="Bliks">Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref>  Chronic cases carry a poorer prognosis.
 
Infusion followed by postoperative gastric lavage by stomach tube is usually successful.<ref name="Bliks">Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref>  Chronic cases carry a poorer prognosis.
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==Prevention==
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*Regular dental care
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*Ensure sugar beet nuts are adequately soaked prior to feeding
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*Secure storage of roughage and hard feeds
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*Ensure free access to water at all times
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*Good pasture management to prevent ragwort poisoning
    
==References==
 
==References==
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