YOU ARE OBSERVING
Rubbery Slab of Tissue Found with Placenta after Foaling, Hippomane
Summary
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your role
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What To Do
This is a normal and expected finding associated with foaling and the placenta.![icon](https://horsesidevetguide.com/wp-content/themes/hsvg-wiki/assets/img/new_images/Combined_Shape.png)
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
your vet's role
- Did the foal stand and nurse normally after foaling?
- How much experience do you have with the foaling process?
- Is the foal active and nursing?
- When do you think the foal was born?
- Does the foal appear bright, alert and responsive?
- Will a veterinarian perform a post-partum exam on mare, foal, placenta?
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Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
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Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
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Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)
further reading & resources
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