Atresia ani in foals

Atresia ani is a rare congenital condition in which a foal is born without an anus.
Affected horses shiws signs of colic.

Symptoms

• Absence of anus
• Signs of colic
• Distended abdomen
• Straining to pass a bowel movement.

Causes
Congenital condition that may be inherited.

Treatment
Surgery is the only option to correct the conditions.
Surgery is required to correct the opening for the anus.