Purpose: The purpose of this SOP is to provide guidelines to assist in the decision, management and Prevention of Health impairment and disease management
Aim To provide up to date relevant evidence-based medical recommendations to maintain the health herd and reduce transmission of disease.
Topics
SOP 3.1 Vaccination Protocol
SOP 3.2 Health Record
SOP 3.4 Admissions to isolation and hospital barn
SOP 3.5
Colic: Signs and Symptoms
(http://www.thehorse.com/articles/33366/the-clinical-signs-of-equine-colic)
Pawing at the ground with forelimb
Stretching out;
Reaching around with the head to the flank;
Increased amount of time lying down;
Poor appetite;
Playing in the water bucket;
Continual shifting of weight on the hind limbs; and
Standing against a wall and moving infrequently.
Treatment: Calling Vet sooner than later is always advisable as colic can become worse quickly.
(http://www.thehorse.com/articles/24404/dealing-with-colic-32-dos-and-donts)
