Equine colic due to gastric impaction in a thoroughbred mare

Authors

  • Katherine Choez A. Clínica de Animales Mayores, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Rocío Sandoval M. Clínica de Animales Mayores, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Luis Ruiz G. Clínica de Animales Mayores, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Alfredo Alfredo Delgado C. Clínica de Animales Mayores, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v28i2.13058

Keywords:

colic, impaction, gastric, equine

Abstract

This paper describes a case of colic that ended in death due to gastric impaction occurred to a mare of 12 years of age. This case was triggered by the accidental and voracious consumption of concentrate feed intended for alpacas during a failure of supervision by staff. The clinical picture was characterized by severe depression, severe abdominal pain, lateral decubitus and inability to rise, with a rapid course and poor prognosis which turned fatal. Gross lesions included severe stomach distension, which was impacted with plenty content partially digested, fibrous and dry, with mucosal ulcerations and presence of serous exudate in the abdominal cavity.

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Published

2017-07-23

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Comunicaciones

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Copyright (c) 2017 Katherine Choez A., Rocío Sandoval M., Luis Ruiz G., Alfredo Alfredo Delgado C.

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How to Cite

Choez A., K., Sandoval M., R., Ruiz G., L., & Alfredo Delgado C., A. (2017). Equine colic due to gastric impaction in a thoroughbred mare. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 28(2), 455-460. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v28i2.13058