Executive Board Member and Anesthesia Society Chair American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
Colic is one of the most common diseases effecting the horse and treating it often results in a course of action based on symptoms and diagnostics. Hospital staff are often the first line of defense in recognizing and executing treatment in this often painful condition. This session will discuss painful behaviors exhibited by the horse, common diagnostics utilized, and when the horse is best treated medically or surgically and the factors that go into making that decision for both owner and practitioner.
