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==Signalment==

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Newborn foals. More common in colts than fillies, particularly if they are overdue. This may be related to a narrower pelvic inlet.

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Newborn foals. More common in colts than fillies, particularly if they are overdue. This may be related to a narrower pelvic inlet in colts.<ref>Martens, R.J (1982) Pediatrics. In: Equine Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edn., Eds: R.L. Mannsman and E.S. McAllister, American Veterinary Publications, Santa Barbara. pp 333-334. In: </ref>

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~~Male foals appear to be~~

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~~more commonly affected than fillies due to the smaller pelvic~~

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~~inlet in the colt~~ (~~Martens~~ 1982).~~(Pusterla)~~

==Aetiology==

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