Case Report (Published online: 30-11-2021)
A FIELD PRACTITIONERS’ APPROACH TO COLIC IN HORSE: A CASE REPORT
Nelson M. Mathew
jivaonline, 82-84
Nelson M. Mathew: Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Dispensary,
Parathanam, Kottayam, Kerala
Abstract
Colic is defined as abdominal pain which may arise from the gastrointestinal tract or any other abdominal organs. Broadly colic can be divided into idiopathic and non-idiopathic. This paper describes successful medical management of colic in a horse with fluids, analgesic, antispasmodic and other adjuncts. The horse had an uneventful recovery.
Keywords : Colic, Equine, Feeding, Management, Treatment
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Article history: Received: 19-06-2021, Accepted : 11-07-2021, Published online: 30-11-2021
Corresponding author: Nelson M. Mathew
