Abstract:Reasons for performing study
Early identification of surgical cases of colic is critical to improving outcome and welfare. There have been a number of studies on diagnostic tests for colic, evaluating a range of tests to differentiate between medical and surgical cases.
Objectives
To systematically review and appraise the evidence on diagnostic tests for identifying surgical colic.
Study design
Systematic review.
Methods
The primary literature search was conducted in CAB Abstracts (1910–2014), WEB of Science (… Show more
Emmeline Hannelly, welfare education officer at the British Horse Society, reviews the results of recent research into the identification and management of colic
Emmeline Hannelly, welfare education officer at the British Horse Society, reviews the results of recent research into the identification and management of colic
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