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Caesarean Section
T. Russell
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Caesarean section is a relatively straightforward surgical procedure, but results are nevertheless disappointing. Broadly speaking, there is a 20% death rate in mares, and an 80% death rate in foals. This compares very unfavourably with the human equivalent, where the mortality rate in first-world countries is <0.2%.
The main reason for this is that equine caesarean is generally an emergency procedure, whereas they are mostly planned in the human field. Unfortunately, the routine nature of the operation in humans has led to a perception amongst the public that the same would be true in horses, and disabusing them of this notion in the stressful, time-critical environment of dystocia can be fraught with difficulty.
Planning for successful caesarean preferably begins before the start of the season. Studs should have a policy in place for dystocia, and key staff made aware of it.
By 90 min after the onset of stage II labour, the majority of foals will be dead. The decision to refer for surgery should be made early, if there is to be any expectation of a live foal. [...]
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