Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 171-174, April 2006

A farm-based prospective study of equine colic incidence and associated risk factors

  • Sakha Mehdi, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Large Animal Internal Medicine Division, Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Sciences, Science and Research Branch of IAU, Tehran, Iran
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Sakha Mehdi, Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Sciences, Science and Research Branch of IAU, Ponak Sq., Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-775, Iran
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  • Vatandost Mohammad, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kerman, Iran

Abstract 

Abdominal pain (colic) in the horse is one of the most acute problems facing equine practitioners. Several causes and risk factors are associated with colic. The current study evaluated the incidence and associated risk factors of colic during a 1-year evaluation in horse farms of Kerman, Iran. The study investigated age, sex, breed, anthelmintic control program, and nutritional status of 128 horses of four breeds on six farms that took part in the study. The mean incidence density rate of colic in the horse population was 8.6% (11/128) in a year. Crossbred horses had more chance of developing colic (P < .05). Horses between the ages of 2 and 10 years also had more risk of developing colic (P < .05). There was no significant difference between sexes (P < .05), and nutritional factors were the most associated risk factors in the cases under study.

Keywords:  horse , colic , incidence , risk factor , nutrition

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PII: S0737-0806(06)00082-7

doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2006.02.008

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 171-174, April 2006

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