The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-07-27
CLEMSON ESfEHsl6R W6Rk
ARTICLE XIV.
coIics OF Horses And Mules.

One of the most common and alarming
decrased conditions occurring in horses
and mules is that of collie. The term IS q
very loose one, being generally used u
denote any abdominal pain whatever, alio
it NAV readily be inferred that it therefore
occurs in a great variety Of diseases. IL
however only necessary here to consider i
under two heads, viz, SpaSmodic collie an'
due to impactiOn or obstruction oil tl'
bowels. .
Spasmodic collie is probably of the most
frequent occurrence and consists OF q Fio
lent contraction of the muscles of the IN
testincs causing intense pain. 1t is usually
brought on by giving large mount %
cold water to IL horse over-hcatcd; by cN
nOsinr such q horse to chilling rains aftel
n hard drive: sometimes by giving hcaFA
feed of green slcculcnt feed; antein horses
that are predisposed to il, a sudden change
of dict may be all that is necessary u
bring on an attack.
The condition is recognized by the horse
suddenly showing symptoms OF INTENSE
pain following some OF the causes apoN'
mpntioned: stamping violently with one
hind foot; looking around at the Hanks
with an anxious expression; sweating; ~
ing down suddenly and rolling in agony
and with occasional periods or freedom
from pain followed by similar attacks. -.
Collie from impaction, as the name lndl'
Gates, is q condition in which there IS
partial or complete StOppage or the DoWeis
and may be brought on by o~verloaalnG thG
stomach when in a tired out condition ato
particularly with dry, innutritious feeu. a
faulty condition Of the teeth may also "
a p~redisposing feature on account OF I'M
nerfect mastication of the food. This con,
dition is accompanied by constipation and
the animal shows evidences of a contlnu,
Gus dull pain as compared with that OF
snashnodic collie, moving stiffly lying dowr
Occasionally and grooming due to absence
of violent movements. 1t also runs Q
longer course usually thar spasmodlo
collie. .
While it is always advisable to consult q
qualified veterinarian when possible, ms Is
frequently impracticable on account OF tn'
small number of veterinarians IN This StaLe
and every horse owner ought to have some
Intelligent idea as to how TO recognize allC
treat the condition.
In spasmodic colo it is evident that Q
sedative or narcotic treatment should Dc
resorted to in order to overcome the ylo
lent contraction and relieve the pain: one
of the best remedies is fluid extract OF Can
nabis indica, or Indian hemp given In doses
of six drains by the mouth. This brings
on drowsiness and as a rule by 'tne tlln'
Lie QTOWSlHSSS lluo Molh I'll oiS S'
disappeared. Another good remedy Il
choloral hydrate given in doses OF one
ounce dissolved in a pint of water; or II {
~hypodermie syringe be available, two
grains Of sulphate of morphine may bt
dissolvedin a little water that has beer
boiled and allowed to cool and injected un
der the skin.
With impaction collie, entirely different
remedies are needed, the object being tt
unload the intestines Of the offending
material. For this purpose five grains O
aloes dissolved in a quart of hot water ant
and conioined with one ounce OF oil or tur,
pentine and one dram Of fluid extract ol
nux vomica may be given: Or if this is MOI
conveniently at hand, one and q half plntS
of linseed oil may be given, and If there Is
evidence OF much pain three drains OF Can
nabis lndica may also be given. CopiouS
rectal injections Of soap suds>are beneflcla
also. These remedies will usually suffice
but If more drastic treatment is necessary
it should be entrusted to a veterinarian.
Much can be done in the way OF proven
ton and by referring to the causes men
toned the methods Of prevention will sug'
gest themselves. r p,u,o.+
S. C. Experiment Station Veterinarian