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Correct Answers!!!
Stomach distention CORRECT ANSWERS the small capacity of the horse's stomach
makes it susceptible to distension when large amounts of grain are ingested in a single
meal. There is the potential for the stomach to rupture which is fatal.
Displacement colic CORRECT ANSWERS the small intestine is suspended by in the
abdominal cavity by the mesentery and is free floating in the gut. This mobility can
predispose the small intestine to become twisted. A twisted intestine requires immediate
surgery to reposition the intestine and remove any portion of the intestine that is
damaged due to restricted blood flow. In addition, both the small and large intestine can
become displaced in the abdominal cavity causing both pain and restricted blood flow.
Displacement colic can be caused by gas build up in the gut that makes the intestines
buoyant and subject to movement within the gut. Displacement colic needs immediate
surgical treatment.
Impaction colic CORRECT ANSWERS the large intestine folds upon itself and has
several changes of direction (flexures) and diameter changes. These flexures and
diameter shifts can be sights for impactions, where a firm mass of feed or foreign
material blocks the intestine (including the cecum). Impactions can be induced by
coarse feed stuff, dehydration or accumulation of foreign material like sand.
Gas colic CORRECT ANSWERS all colics are associated with some gas build up. Gas
can accumulate in the stomach as well as the intestines. As gas builds up, the gut
distends, causing abdominal pain. Excessive gas can be produced by bacteria in the
gut after ingestion of large amounts of grain or moldy feeds. A nasogastric (stomach)
tube inserted by a veterinarian is used to relieve the pressure of the gas and fluid
accumulation in the stomach.
Spasmodic colic CORRECT ANSWERS defined as painful contractions of the smooth
muscle in the intestines. Spasmodic colic has been compared to indigestion in people
and is usually easily treated by a veterinarian. Over excitement can trigger spasmodic
colic.
Enteritis CORRECT ANSWERS inflammation of the intestine possibly due to bacteria,
grain overload or tainted feed. Horses with enteritis may also have diarrhea. Enteritis is
often hard to diagnose and may present itself similar to displacement or impaction
colics.
Activity Provider CORRECT ANSWERS the individual conducting an equine-assisted
activity or therapy lesson/
session. This can be a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
International Certified
Correct Answers!!!
Stomach distention CORRECT ANSWERS the small capacity of the horse's stomach
makes it susceptible to distension when large amounts of grain are ingested in a single
meal. There is the potential for the stomach to rupture which is fatal.
Displacement colic CORRECT ANSWERS the small intestine is suspended by in the
abdominal cavity by the mesentery and is free floating in the gut. This mobility can
predispose the small intestine to become twisted. A twisted intestine requires immediate
surgery to reposition the intestine and remove any portion of the intestine that is
damaged due to restricted blood flow. In addition, both the small and large intestine can
become displaced in the abdominal cavity causing both pain and restricted blood flow.
Displacement colic can be caused by gas build up in the gut that makes the intestines
buoyant and subject to movement within the gut. Displacement colic needs immediate
surgical treatment.
Impaction colic CORRECT ANSWERS the large intestine folds upon itself and has
several changes of direction (flexures) and diameter changes. These flexures and
diameter shifts can be sights for impactions, where a firm mass of feed or foreign
material blocks the intestine (including the cecum). Impactions can be induced by
coarse feed stuff, dehydration or accumulation of foreign material like sand.
Gas colic CORRECT ANSWERS all colics are associated with some gas build up. Gas
can accumulate in the stomach as well as the intestines. As gas builds up, the gut
distends, causing abdominal pain. Excessive gas can be produced by bacteria in the
gut after ingestion of large amounts of grain or moldy feeds. A nasogastric (stomach)
tube inserted by a veterinarian is used to relieve the pressure of the gas and fluid
accumulation in the stomach.
Spasmodic colic CORRECT ANSWERS defined as painful contractions of the smooth
muscle in the intestines. Spasmodic colic has been compared to indigestion in people
and is usually easily treated by a veterinarian. Over excitement can trigger spasmodic
colic.
Enteritis CORRECT ANSWERS inflammation of the intestine possibly due to bacteria,
grain overload or tainted feed. Horses with enteritis may also have diarrhea. Enteritis is
often hard to diagnose and may present itself similar to displacement or impaction
colics.
Activity Provider CORRECT ANSWERS the individual conducting an equine-assisted
activity or therapy lesson/
session. This can be a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
International Certified
