Table-2.
Distribution of clinical signs of colic in horses.
| Variables | Colic (n = 217) | Percentage of horses |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | ||
| Curling upper lips up | 201 | 92.6 |
| Kicking at the belly | 143 | 65.9 |
| Looking at the belly | 178 | 82.1 |
| Paw at the ground | 189 | 87.1 |
| Rolling | 164 | 75.6 |
| Abdominal distention | ||
| Absent | 179 | 82.5 |
| Present | 38 | 17.5 |
| Dehydration | ||
| Mild | 69 | 31.8 |
| Moderate | 121 | 55.8 |
| Severe | 27 | 12.4 |
| Intestinal movement | ||
| Absent | 37 | 17.0 |
| Constipation | 129 | 59.5 |
| Diarrhea | 51 | 23.5 |
| Intestinal sound | ||
| Absent | 115 | 53.0 |
| Present | 102 | 47.0 |
| Appetite | ||
| Off food | 88 | 40.5 |
| Poor | 85 | 39.2 |
| Good | 44 | 20.3 |
| Heart rate | ||
| <80 beat/min | 98 | 45.2 |
| >80 beat/min | 119 | 54.8 |
| Profuse sweating | 203 | 93.6 |
| Frequent urination | 191 | 88.0 |
| Congested mucous membrane | 198 | 91.2 |
| Elevated body temperature | 192 | 88.5 |
n=number of samples