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As mares get older and have more foals, they are more likely to get more dipped in conformation and require stitching
What is Caslicks operation?
This procedure was named after a French veterinary surgeon in the 1930s, Dr Caslick, who identified the importance of the preconditions in relation to genital infection in thoroughbred mares. It is a minor veterinary surgical procedure carried out under local anaesthetic by the treating veterinary surgeon, where part of the mare’s vulva is stitched to a specific level to prevent intake of air bacteria resulting in contamination/infection getting into the reproductive tract. This results in infertility in the mare.
Leo Powell looks at the impact Walk In The Park has had on racing and breeding in Ireland and Britain, and what is likely to come. He also lists 10 young horses by Walk In The Park to watch.
Liz O’Flynn explains this condition - are they a serious cause for concern?
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