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Summary Hyperammonaemia of gastrointestinal origin has been an infrequently reported phenomenon in mature horses with abdominal disease. A large case study has previously been published describing the condition for the first time in both mature horses and foals. The case report below provides a detailed description of the treatment, clinical course and outcome of one of the foals in that report.

SummaryReasons for performing study: Conformation in horses is often considered an indicator of athletic ability, performance and resistance to orthopaedic disease. Evaluation is performed in the standing horse and repeatability influenced by stance.