Review of the Use of Fetotomy To Resolve Dystocia in the Mare
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When the delivery of a live foal is not possible, one or two well-placed fetotomy cuts can dramatically shorten the clinician’s intervention time, as well as salvage the mare’s reproductive future. However, if the obstetrician is not familiar with the correct fetotomy technique, then the best option may be cesarean section. Author’s address: Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 601 Tharp St., Columbus, OH 43210. r 1997 AAEP.
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تاریخ انتشار 1997