Repeat Colic Surgeries Don’t Always Have a Poor Prognosis
Katie Navarra
October 3, 2017
Of 22 horses that underwent a second surgery, 19 survived and were discharged from the hospital, researchers found.
Of 22 horses that underwent a second surgery, 19 survived and were discharged from the hospital, researchers found.
The steps owners should take if they suspect a horse has colic depend on the severity of the signs. Here’s what to know.
If levels continue to increase for more than three to four days post-surgery, complications could be brewing.
Chronic colic in horses presents a unique challenge and creates a diagnostic puzzle for veterinarians to piece together. Here’s how they approach it.
Vets are using serum amyloid A, a naturally produced protein, to detect equine infections and monitor treatment.
Researchers found that antimicrobial-impregnated dressing could help reduce the incidence of surgical site infection.
Owners of horses with medical problems reported “good” results following nutritional consultation in 92% cases.
After graduating from UK, Heitz entered vet school at Auburn University, where she is on track to graduate in May 2018.
Alfalfa products with smaller particle sizes appear to be more effective in helping limit gastric lesion formation.
Foals’ size and fragility present veterinarians with unique diagnostic and treatment challenges in the face of colic.
Researchers are discovering how the vast and varied microbes in the horse’s gastrointestinal tract impact equine health.
A vet reviews the different lesions practitioners might encounter during a colic and whether they warrant referral.
Owners now have the option of purchasing insurance policies to cover some of companion horses’ medical expenses.
Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz shares lessons learned from equine disease outbreaks and tactics for avoiding infection spread.
Read some of The Horse staff’s top tweets and take-home messages related to recent equine colic research.
A low-starch, fiber-based diet can help manage equine gastric ulcer syndrome after medical treatment is stopped.
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