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Abortion in a Mare Due to Umbilical Torsion

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J.L. Voge, B.W. Christensen and J.M...

In: SFT - Theriogenology Annual Conference - Baltimore, 2012 by Society for Theriogenology
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AUG 25, 2012
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Normal foals have some degree of umbilical spiraling present at birth. Excessive torsion causes vessels to compress, causing associated edema and hemorrhage of the umbilical cord, which results in fetal death. The etiology of severe umbilical torsions is unknown but thought to be related to increased cord length. After death, fetuses often remain in utero long enough to undergo some degree of autolysis. Umbilical torsion is an important cause of abortion in mares. [...]

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