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==Description==

==Description==

Rectal tears are serious injuries in the horse, most commonly occurring as a result of rectal examination by veterinarians. Other less common causes include dystocia, ruptured haematomas, spinal fractures, strictures and thromboembolism. Rectal tears may occur in horses of all ages although nervous or young horses are more often affected. Arabaians and small horses are also more prone to  

Rectal tears are serious injuries in the horse, most commonly occurring as a result of rectal examination by veterinarians. Other less common causes include dystocia, ruptured haematomas, spinal fractures, strictures and thromboembolism. Rectal tears may occur in horses of all ages although nervous or young horses are more often affected. Arabaians and small horses are also more prone to developing tears.

Grade 1) Involves the mucosa only

Grade 2) Mucosal and submucosal tears

 

* Grade 1) Involves the mucosa only.

* Grade 2) Mucosal and submucosal tears

Grade 3) Tears involving the muscularis. Only the serosa is intact

Grade 3) Tears involving the muscularis. Only the serosa is intact

Grade 4) Complete tear with leakage of faecal material into the abdomen

Grade 4) Complete tear with leakage of faecal material into the abdomen