Ryan Clare A, Sanchez L Chris
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Box 100136, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0136, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2005 Aug;21(2):313-32, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2005.04.005.
Neonates can have a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, primary and secondary in nature. Important primary disorders include con-genital abnormalities and meconium retention. One of the most important secondary lesions is generalized ileus. Gastric ulceration can occur as a primary or secondary event. This article addresses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal problems commonly observed in neonatal foals.