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The Clinical Signs of Equine Colic
Learn to identify these common and important signs of colic in horses–doing so might save your horse’s life.
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Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine)
Articles by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine)
When a Horse Colics: The Physical Examination
A general physical examination is performed as part of the clinical evaluation of the horse exhibiting colic.
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Important Colic Observations
Owners can help their vets diagnose colic by offering the afflicted horse’s complete health history.
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Equine Colic Risk Factors
Certain management factors might affect the likelihood of colic episodes.
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The Incidence of Colic
One study showed that equine colic has an estimated prevalence of 4.2 events per 100 horses per year.
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Digestion in the Horse
Understanding the horse’s digestion process can help you better manage factors that could cause colic.
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Anatomy of the Equine Intestinal Tract
The equine intestinal tract can be divided into large sections based on its overall function.
Read MoreEquine Herpesvirus: Valtrex Treatment Appears Successful
Can antiviral drugs be used to successfully treat horses with equine herpesvirus? Recent research into the drug Valacyclovir (trade name Valtrex) seems to indicate it has a place in treating horses exposed to–and diagnosed with–equine herpesvirus
Read MoreLame or EPM?
About a year and a half ago, my horse was diagnosed with EPM, which he was treated for. Now he’s having hock issues.
Read MoreClinical Signs of Colic in the Horse: Book Excerpt
Clinical signs of colic are those changes in behavior or activity that indicate abdominal pain.
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