Congenital Cleft Palate
Congenital cleft palate in horses is an uncommon deformity affecting approximately 0.1-0.2% of the equine population. The condition is a malformation of the soft and sometimes hard palate where the left and right side fail to unite, forming a cleft
- Topics: Article, Cleft Palate, Foal Care, Upper Airway Problems
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Stacy A. Semevolos, DVM, and Norm Ducharme, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Equine Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
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