By Surgi-Care Center for Horses on
5/21/2011 4:16 PM
Salmonella is a family of bacteria that is found in all environments. This bacterium can be shed in approximately 1-10% of normal, healthy horses.
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By Surgi-Care Center for Horses on
5/21/2011 4:07 PM
An impaction is an obstruction of the gut. A section of gut can become impacted withnumerous things such as sand, hay, gravel, or parasites. The ileum is the last section ofsmall intestine feed material passes through before it enters the large intestine.
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By Surgi-Care Center for Horses on
5/18/2011 2:25 PM
Colic is one of the most common causes of emergency treatment in the horse. The term colic is a broad definition for abdominal pain and there are nearly 100 different conditions that can cause colic in the horse.
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By Surgi-Care Center for Horses on
5/18/2011 2:14 PM
The definition of colic is any type of abdominal pain. Although colic can originate from a multitude of sites, we generally associate it with gastrointestinal distress. It is one of the most common disorders presented to large animal veterinarians, as well as one of the leading causes of death in horses.
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By Surgi-Care Center for Horses on
5/18/2011 2:00 PM
Gastric ulceration is a common disease of athletic horses. It is erosion
of the stomach lining (mucosa) due to prolonged exposure to gastric
acid.
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