Incidence, Clinical Features and Prognostic Indicators of Equine Colic
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Date
2015-01
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Indian Veterinary Association
Abstract
Incidence of equine colic was 21.42 per cent.
Breed Wise incidence was higher in thorough-
bred (53.33 per cent) followed by Kathiawari
(33.33 per cent) and Marwari horses (10 per
cent). Horses aged between 5 and 10 years (66.67
per cent) and male horses (66.33 per cent) were
found to be more commonly affected. Prolonged
capillary refill time was observed in moder-
ate and severe colic. Fifty per cent of severe
colicky horses had increased intestinal sounds.
Distended small or large intestine was palpable
upon rectal examination in severe colicky horses
and 80 per cent of them died. The heart rate and
respiratory rate elevated significantly in all the
three groups of colic and found to be the great-
est in severe colicky horses. Blood pressure was
significantly reduced in severe colicky horses.
Description
TNV_IVJ_2015_92(1)48-51
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Veterinary Science