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Among domesticated horses, colic is the leading cause of premature death. [3] The incidence of colic in the general horse population has been estimated between 4 [3] and 10 [4] percent over the course of the average lifespan. Clinical signs of colic generally require treatment by a veterinarian.
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is a common cause of colic and decreased performance in horses. Horses form ulcers in the mucosa of the stomach, leading to pain, decreased appetite, weight loss, and behavioral changes. Treatment generally involves reducing acid production of the stomach and dietary management.
Horses that have cases of infection Anoplocephala perfoliata are at an increased risk of suffering from colic while infected and after being treated. [2] An infected horse can also suffer from peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum) as well as secondary infections and abscesses at the site of attachment. [ 2 ]
Surgery may need to be performed to rule out colic with similar presenting signs such as obstruction or strangulation, [4] and in cases that are long-standing (> 7 days) to perform a resection and anastomosis of the diseased bowel. [3] However, some horses have recovered with long-term medical support (up to 20 days). [2]
Colic or cholic (/ ˈ k ɒ l ɪ k /) [1] is a form of pain that starts and stops abruptly. It occurs due to muscular contractions of a hollow tube ( small and large intestine , gall bladder , ureter , etc.) in an attempt to relieve an obstruction by forcing content out.
Ileus is a cause of colic in horses due to functional obstruction of the intestines. It is most commonly seen in horses postoperatively, especially following colic surgery. [9] Horses experiencing ileus are at risk for gastric rupture due to rapid reflux build-up, and require intense medical management with frequent nasogastric intubation. [9]
Flunixin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), analgesic, and antipyretic used in horses, cattle and pigs. It is often formulated as the meglumine salt.In the United States, it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and may only be lawfully distributed by order of a licensed veterinarian.
Equine enteroliths are found by walking pastures or turning over manure compost piles to find small enteroliths, during necroscopy, and increasingly, during surgery for colic. Therefore, the incidence of asymptomatic enteroliths is unknown.