Digestion

Question 1

How large is stomach capacity?

Answer 1

5-15 L

Question 2

Two portions of stomach.

Answer 2

Glandular and non glandular

Question 3

What separates the two portions of the stomach?

Answer 3

Margo plicatus

Question 4

What is choke? Signs of choke?

Answer 4

Appetite but horse can’t swallow, nasal discharge and drooling

Question 5

How do you treat choke?

Answer 5

Withhold food and water, sedate and pass a tube and flush with warm water

Question 6

Where do ulcers commonly form?

Answer 6

Glandular region

Question 7

Common in show horses with a lot of stress.

Answer 7

Gastric ulcers

Question 8

Where are majority of minerals absorbed, carb and protein digestion take place ?

Answer 8

Small intestines

Question 9

Ischemis

Answer 9

Lack of blood supply

Question 10

How long is the small intestine?

Answer 10

70 ft

Question 11

What is the capacity of the cecum?

Answer 11

26-36 liters

Question 12

Three most anatomically caused impacting sites.

Answer 12

Cecocolic junction, pelvic flexture, junction between right dorsal colon and transverse colon

Question 13

Why can large intestines flip?

Answer 13

They are not secured - gas

Question 14

Five main categories that lead to GI pain.

Answer 14

Distention, traction, extensive Borborygmi, decreased blood flow, inflammation

Question 15

Signs of colic.

Answer 15

Off feed, circling, pawing, rolling, head looking at flank, trembling, sweating, lip curling, decreased fecal

Question 16

Where does fermentation take place?

Answer 16

Cecum (hind gut)

Question 17

Classifications of colic

Answer 17

Intestinal accidents, intestinal dysfunction, inflammation or ulceration

Question 18

Classification that often treats well.

Answer 18

Intestinal dysfunction

Question 19

Classification of colic needing surgery.

Answer 19

Intestinal accidents

Question 20

Two NSAIDS for horses.

Answer 20

Fenabutazone, banamine (visceral pain)

Question 21

Types of colic that require surgery.

Answer 21

Intussuception, twists, entrapment

Question 22

What can cause colic?

Answer 22

Parasites, side effect of medications, toxins (molds, weeds), stress, ulcers, sand impact ion, poor quality feed

Question 23

What should you do first in a colic situation?

Answer 23

Remove food, keep horse walking, get a good history, nasogastric tube, ultrasound, recital exam

Question 24

How do you treat colic?

Answer 24

Banamine (flunixin megulmine), fluid therapy, laxatives (mineral oil), tranquilizer and sedation, hospitalization, surgery

Question 25

How can you prevent colic?

Answer 25

Limit grain based feeds, good parasite control, gradual diet change, clean fresh water, dental care, low stress, avoid sandy environments