A study of cleft palate in horses shows that while it leads to euthanasia in half of affected horses, the condition is, thankfully, extremely rare. Older animals with cleft palates may have persistent ...

The birth of a child with a cleft lip or palate, or both, can be very upsetting, especially as not all families can afford the high treatment costs. Now, Swiss researchers have developed a low ...

Keep the tongue from obscuring landmarks. Cleft lip and palate are often seen in infants with Trisomy 13 (Fig 7). Examine the infant's overall tone and reflexes, including the gag and suck reflex.