Equine colic
Clinical syndrome of abdominal pain in the horse from varied causes.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Syndrome
- Typical onset:
- Acute
- Body systems:
- Gastrointestinal, Intestine
- Affected species:
- DONKEY, HORSE
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Comprehensive overview of the causes, triage, and management of equine colic.
- Wikipedia — General reference on the many forms and emergency nature of equine colic.
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