Equine Colic: Can We Do Better?

Colic is often described in the lay literature as the “number one killer of horses.” Successful outcome for horses with colic is dependent on a team approach between owners, caregivers, primary care veterinarians, specialists, and clinical researchers. This issue focuses on gastrointestinal causes of colic, covering a wide array of diagnostic, ther apeutic, and research updates. The focus throughout is on early referral (“Updates on diagnosis and management of colic in the field and criteria for referral” by Bookbinder and Prisk), early recognition of intestinal strangulation (“Early identification of intestinal strangulation: why it is important and how to make an early diagnosis” by Southwood), prevention of complications (“When things don’t go as planned: update on complications and impact on outcome” by Kilcoyne), and optimizing prognosis.
Source: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research