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Colic in horse

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  If You have encountered an aggressive horse at your clinic. The animal seems to be colicky. What will be your approach towards diagnosis? Enlist the possible differential diagnosis. Prescribe complete treatment protocol whatever condition have you diagnosed.   As the animal seems to be colicky, therefore my approach towards the diagnosis will be in such a way that it covers all the possible causes of colic and aggression in horses. The diagnosis procedure will be as follows: 1. based on clinical signs   For example, symmetrical distension of the abdomen refers to colon impaction while asymmetrical distension is often accompanied by cecum impaction. Similarly, I will diagnosis the problem based on other signs and symptoms. 2. Auscultation of visceral organs of abdominal cavity: ·        Auscultation of the abdomen can provide useful diagnostic and prognostic information and should be performed thoroughly and without haste. · ...