Littlejohn, A.Ritchie, J.D.S.2020-10-292020-10-291975-03Litteljohn, A. & Ritchie, J.D.S.1975, 'Rupture of the caecum at parturition', Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, vol. 46, no. 1, pp. 87.1019-9128 (print)2224-9435 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/76656Based on four fatal cases observed in Thoroughbred mares, the signs and post-mortem lesions are described. The authors speculate on aetiology, pathogenesis and possible treatment.en© 1975. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.Thoroughbred maresAetiologyTreatmentPost-mortem lesionsArticle