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foaling

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foaling
parturition in the mare.

foaling induction
bringing on the birth of the foal, usually via the injection of oxytocin.
foaling injuries
includes first-degree injury to the perineum, involving the mucosa of the roof of the vestibule and the dorsal commissure of the vulva. Second-degree injuries involve disruption of the musculature of the vulva and vaginal vestibule but there is no rectal lesion. Third-degree lacerations are those where the rectal wall is ruptured creating either a rectovaginal fistula, or a complete rupture of the rectovaginal septum out to and including the perineal skin.


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