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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 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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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: Mannsman, R.L, McAllister, E.S '''Equine Medicine and Surgery''' (Third Edition), American Veterinary Publications, Santa Barbara. pp 333-334. In: Pusterla, N, Magdesian, K.G, Maleski, K, Spier, S.J, Madigan, J.E (2004) ''Special Article'': Retrospective evaluation of the use of acetylcysteine enemas in the treatment of meconium retention in foals: 44 cases (1987–2002). ''Equine Vet Educ'', 16(3):133-136.</ref>

==Aetiology==

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