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|a1=Grain overload. Grain engorgement results in rapid fermentation and the production of large amounts of lactic acid, volatile fatty acids and gas in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to gastrointestinal atony and distension. <br><br>

|a1=Grain overload. Grain engorgement results in rapid fermentation and the production of large amounts of lactic acid, volatile fatty acids and gas in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to gastrointestinal atony and distension. <br><br>

The severe acidosis results in massive endotoxaemia and subsequent circulatory failure (shock). The presence of petechial haemorrhages is suggestive of disseminated intravascular coagulation.

The severe acidosis results in massive endotoxaemia and subsequent circulatory failure (shock). The presence of petechial haemorrhages is suggestive of disseminated intravascular coagulation.

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|l1= Hyperparathyroidism#Clinical Signs

|q2=How would you treat this horse?

|q2=How would you treat this horse?

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*The horse should not be allowed to eat until the clinical signs have improved.  

*The horse should not be allowed to eat until the clinical signs have improved.  

*Frog pads may be applied to the front feet in an attempt to prevent or minimize the risk of laminitis.

*Frog pads may be applied to the front feet in an attempt to prevent or minimize the risk of laminitis.

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|l2= Hyperparathyroidism#Treatment

|q3=What is the prognosis?

|q3=What is the prognosis?

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The prognosis for horses with severe clinical signs such as this is poor. The prognosis is particularly poor in cases with severe abdominal pain and abdominal distension, and horses which develop early signs of laminitis.

The prognosis for horses with severe clinical signs such as this is poor. The prognosis is particularly poor in cases with severe abdominal pain and abdominal distension, and horses which develop early signs of laminitis.

|l3=Laminitis

|l3=Laminitis

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