OTHER DIAGNOSES CONSIDERED
Other conditions or ailments that might also need to be ruled out by a vet.
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Other conditions or ailments that might also need to be ruled out by a vet.
These are tests that might be helpful to make this diagnosis or further characterize the condition.
These treatments might be used to help resolve or improve this condition.
You might make these observations when a horse has this condition.
Newborn Foal, Grunting As It Breathes, Acts in Pain
Foaling Difficulty, Dystocia
Foal or Newborn, Heart Rate Elevated
Soft Swelling of Skin, Crackles when Pressed
Foal or Newborn, Heart Rate Elevated
Foal or Newborn, Grinding Teeth or Curling Lip
Foaling, Prolonged Labor, 2nd Stage Labor Lasting Over 20 Minutes
Newborn Foal, Not Nursing or Depressed
I might need these skills if my horse has this diagnosis.
Your vet should manage dystocia promptly, correctly and gently as possible. Avoid excessive traction on a foal's limbs during dystocia. Be on the lookout for this condition.