Acute abdominal pain (colic) is the most common reason for emergency veterinary treatment
in the horse. Consolidation of data through a systematic review is important to inform …

Colic surgery is one of few treatments in which a veterinarian can use a skill to save an
animal's life from a deadly disease within a short timeframe. Unfortunately, such success is …

Simple Summary Colic syndrome is the most common out-of-hours call for equine
practitioners. In most cases, medical treatment at home is effective for the resolution of the …

Background Colic is the most common emergency problem in the horse. An owner's ability
to recognise colic and seek assistance is a critical first step in determining case outcome …

Background This study aimed to describe the presentation and outcomes of horses with
signs of colic (abdominal pain) seen 'out‐of‐hours' in equine practice. Methods This was a …

The objective of this prospective case-control study of 125 horses with gastrointestinal tract-
induced colic was to determine whether heart rate (HR) and packed cell volume (PCV) can …

Postoperative ileus (POI), a decrease in gastrointestinal motility after surgery, is an important
problem facing human and veterinary patients. 37.5% of horses that develop POI following …

Colic remains one of the most common reasons for equine practitioners to be called out on
emergency, closely followed by wounds and lameness. 1 Studies investigating the …

Background There is limited evidence on factors affecting critical decision making for horses
with colic. This study's aim was to describe the assessment and decision making involved in …

Background The study aim was to describe conditions seen 'out‐of‐hours' in equine
practice. Methods This was a retrospective case series of first opinion 'out‐of‐hours' cases …