The horse underwent surgery again 24 hours after a prolonged operation to remove a blockage of the small intestine.

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That period in the 1930s where a prolonged Depression precipitated the high-speed collapse of trade, currency arrangements and international co-operation.

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Some women also believe, that it is better to avoid a possibly prolonged labour, and the ongoing discomfort of damage caused by the birthing process by having a planned operation instead.

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