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Overview highlights monitoring and medical management of health challenges for mares and foals during emergencies.
Background : The management of periparturient emergencies in mares is particularly challenging as the health and wellbeing of both the mare and the fetus/foal must be considered and balanced. The clinician must make a judgement on whether a case should be managed medically or surgically. Many emergency situations will require surgical intervention and careful monitoring. Aim of the article : This article provides an overview of the most commonly encountered conditions in periparturient mares and outlines approaches to their management.
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