Table-3.
Evaluation of colic severity, types, and pain management in horses.
| Variables | Number of horses | Percentage of horses |
|---|---|---|
| Colic severity (n = 217) | ||
| Score 0 (Mild) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Score 1 | 13 | 6.0 |
| Score 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Score 3 | 40 | 18.4 |
| Score 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Score 5 (Severe) | 164 | 75.6 |
| Colic type (n = 217) | ||
| Impaction colic | 33 | 15.2 |
| Spasmodic colic | 172 | 79.3 |
| Intestinal displacement | 12 | 5.5 |
| Pain management (n = 217) | ||
| NSAIDs | 120 | 55.3 |
| NSAIDs, Spasmolytics | 2 | 0.9 |
| NSAIDs, Opioids | 95 | 43.8 |
| NSAIDs type (n = 217) | ||
| Flunixin meglumine | 202 | 93.1 |
| Phenylbutazone | 12 | 5.5 |
| Ketoprofen | 3 | 1.4 |
n=Number of samples, NSAIDs=Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs