Ultrasound, Palpation to Diagnose Colic
Erica Larson
March 15, 2015
Learn how veterinarians can use these methods in concert to diagnose colic in horses.
Learn how veterinarians can use these methods in concert to diagnose colic in horses.
Equine Guelph and Intercity are providing online workshops and tools to help owners reduce colic risk.
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A general physical examination is performed as part of the clinical evaluation of the horse exhibiting colic.
Owners can help their vets diagnose colic by offering the afflicted horse’s complete health history.
Certain management factors might affect the likelihood of colic episodes.
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