Practical Wound Management for Equine Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

Practical Guide to Equine Colic

Author/Editor: Louise L. Southwood (Illustrated by Joanne Fehr)

Publication Year: 2012

Overview

Practical Guide to Equine Colic offers a comprehensive, step-by-step clinical reference for diagnosing and managing one of the most critical emergency conditions in horses. Edited by esteemed veterinary specialist Louise L. Southwood with detailed illustrations by Joanne Fehr, this volume covers the entire continuum of care from initial field evaluation through surgical intervention and recovery. It serves as an indispensable, hands-on resource for equine practitioners, veterinary students, and clinic personnel dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Key Topics Covered
Initial Patient Assessment: Practical protocols for taking patient history, executing systematic physical examinations, and performing rectal palpation.
Diagnostic Procedures: Detailed guidance on abdominal ultrasonography, radiography, abdominocentesis, and laboratory data interpretation.
Medical & Surgical Management: Clear decision-making frameworks for treating mild colic, administering analgesia and fluid therapy, and executing surgical interventions.
Postoperative Care & Prevention: Comprehensive strategies for managing post-surgery complications, biosecurity protocols, nutrition, and long-term prevention.