## Overview Persistent tail clamping, with the tail held tightly against the perineum, is a behavioral indicator of pain, fear, or discomfort. It is often combined with other pain behaviors and can signal hindquarter, back, or reproductive-tract pain. Mares with ovarian pain commonly clamp the tail. ## What It Indicates Pain or fear, particularly in the hindquarters, back, or reproductive tract. ## Diagnosis Observation in context with other clinical signs and a physical examination. ## Treatment Address the underlying source of pain or fear. ## Recovery and Prognosis Resolves when the cause is treated. ## Prevention Prompt pain management.
tail held tightly clamped against the perineum; combined with other pain behaviors; may indicate hindquarter, back, or reproductive pain; common in mares with ovarian pain
## Overview Persistent tail clamping, with the tail held tightly against the perineum, is a behavioral indicator of pain, fear, or discomfort. It is often combined with other pain behaviors and can signal hindquarter, back, or reproductive-tract pain. Mares with ovarian pain commonly clamp the tail. ## What It Indicates Pain or fear, particularly in the hindquarters, back, or reproductive tract. ## Diagnosis Observation in context with other clinical signs and a physical examination. ## Treatment Address the underlying source of pain or fear. ## Recovery and Prognosis Resolves when the cause is treated. ## Prevention Prompt pain management.
tail held tightly clamped against the perineum; combined with other pain behaviors; may indicate hindquarter, back, or reproductive pain; common in mares with ovarian pain