Epidemiology of Colic Current Knowledge and Future Directions

Gillen, Alexandra and Archer, Debra Catherine ORCID: 0000-0003-4421-9269 (2023) Epidemiology of Colic Current Knowledge and Future Directions. VETERINARY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA-EQUINE PRACTICE, 39 (2). pp. 157-174.

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Abstract

Epidemiologic studies are essential for the generation of evidence-based, preventive health care strategies. This includes ways to minimize colic risk and assist informed decision making concerning diagnosis, treatment, and likely outcomes. It is important to consider that colic is not a simple "disease" but is a syndrome of abdominal pain that encompasses multiple different disease processes, and which is multifactorial in nature. This review focuses on prevention and diagnosis of colic, including specific forms of colic, communications with owners/carers concerning colic risk and management, and areas of future research.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Biomarkers, Colic, Epidemiology, Microbiome, Preventive strategies, Risk factors
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	09 Oct 2023 07:29
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2023 07:29
DOI:	10.1016/j.cveq.2023.03.005
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3173512