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Title: Colic


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Colic
  • Rich Danielson
  • Advanced Animal Science
  • Rugby High School
  • Rugby, ND
  • Instructor Randall Cale

2
Colic
  • Colic is a disease that affects a horses
    Gastro-intestinal tract(GI tract).

3
Causes of Colic
  • Generally caused by obstruction in the digestive
    tract
  • Twisting of intestines(aka-twisted gut)

4
Symptoms of Colic
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Uneasiness or restlessness
  • Looking at flank region
  • Getting up and down often
  • Kicking at belly
  • Sweating
  • Bloat
  • Rolls often
  • Increased pulse and respiration rate

5
Prevention of Colic
  • Follow de-worming program
  • Feed in small amounts several times a day rather
    than 1 large feeding.
  • Check teeth twice a year
  • Eliminate mouth disorders
  • Eliminate chewing disorders

6
Treatment of Colic
  • Surgery
  • Call vet immediately
  • Until vet arrives
  • Make horse walk
  • Do not allow horse to roll

7
Bibliography
  • Aiello, Susan E. Merck Veterinary Handbook.
    Whitehouse Station, NJ Merck and Co. Inc., 1998.
  • Gillespie, James R. Modern Livestock and Poultry
    Production 4th Edition. USA Delmar Publishers
    Inc., 1992.
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