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Poor perineal conformation, mare
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Poor perineal conformation, mare

    Sedatives administered to calm a mare will cause considerable relaxation of the perineum, making the anus appear sunken and the vulvar labia poorly apposed and incompetent.

Courtesy of Dr. Patricia Sertich.