You are on call late one Saturday night when the phone rings. A local vet has been treating a postpartum broodmare suffering acute abdominal pain since this afternoon. The referring vet has tried medication and the horse has shown no signs of improvement. The horse is extremely painful and the owners would like to bring her in for further evaluation. They are about 45 minutes away. You have a few minutes to think about what may be wrong with this horse. In the real world, you may want to refer back to a textbook or your class notes to help you mentally prepare for a case. 

For today, go ahead and borrow our books for reference. While you are waiting you should also make sure your colic cart is ready for whatever condition the horse is in when it walks in the door. 

When you have finished assembling your colic cart and reviewing anatomy and the 5 second consult, CLICK on the FORWARD button to question the owner on your patient's history.

CLICK on the picture of the colic cart to prepare for your incoming emergency.

You may also want to check with the 5 second consult for some advice on colic. CLICK on the book to open it.