The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-07-13
COLICS or HORSES MD MULES.
Clemson Extension WUrI.--Artirlc
XIV.

OF collie. The term is a very loose
one, being generaly used to denote
any abdominal pain, whatever, and
it may readily be inferred that ii
therefore occurs in a great variety
of diseases. 1t is, however, only nee
essary here to consider it under two
heads, viz; spasmodic collie, and collie
due to impaction or obstruction of
the bowels.
Spasmodic collie is probably of the
most frequent occurance and con-
sists of violent contraction of the
mucles of the intestines causing in
tense pain. 1t is usually brought on
by giving large amounts of cold wa
ter to a horse over-heated; by expos
ing such a horse to chilling pains af-
ter hard drive; sometimes by Civ
ing heavy feed of green succulent
feed; and in horses that are predis-
posed to it, a sudden change of diet
on an attack.
The condition is recognized by the
horse suddenly showing symptoms Of
intense pain following some of the
causes above mentioned: stamping
violently with one hind foot; looking
around at the fianks with an anxious
Ix,;~~
suddenly and rolling in agony, and
with occasional periods of freedom
from pain followed by similar at
tacks.
Collie from impaction, as the name
indicates, is a condition in which
there is partial or complete stop
page of the bowels. and may be
brought on by overlooking the
stomach when in a tired out con-
dition and particularly with dry, in
nutritious feed. A faulty condition
of the teeth may also be a predispos-
ing feature on account of imperfect
masticatiOn of the food This condi-
ton is accompanied by constipation
and the animal shows evidence Of a
continuous dull pain as compared
with that Of spasmodic collie, moving
stiffly, lying down occasionally and
groaning due to absence of violent
movements. 1t also runs a longer
course usually than spasmodic CO.
lie.
While it is always advisable to con-
suit a qualified veterinarian when |
possible, this is frequently impractic-
able on account of small number of
veterinarians in this State, and every
horse owner ought to have some in
telligent idea as to how to recog-
nize and treat the condition.
In spasmodic collie it is evident that
sedative or narcotic treatment
should be resorted to in order to
overcome the violent contraction and |
relieve the pain One of the best
remedies is fluid extract of Cannabis !
indica, or Indian hemp given in |
II.
This brings on drowsiness and as a !
rule by the time the drowsiness has
worn off the collie has disappeared. |
Another good remedy is chloral hyd- |
rate given in doses of one ounce dis !
solved in a pint of water; or if a |
hypodermic syringe be available, two |
grains of sulphate of morphine may |
be dissolved in a little water that |
has been boiled and allowed to cool !
and injected under the skin.
With impaction collie, entirely diff |
ferent remedies are needed, the OBJ
Ject being to unload the intestines Of |
the offending material. For this pur- |
pose five drains of aoes dissolved in |
quart of hot water and conjoined |
with one ounce of oil of turpentine |
and one dram of fluid extract of nux |
vomica may be given or if this is
not conveniently at hand, one and |
half pints of linseed oil may be Civ |
en-, and if there is evidence of much |
pain three drains of Cannabis indica |
may also be given. CopiOus rectal |
injections of soap suds are beneficial |
also. These remedies will usually |
suffice, but if more drastic treatment |
IS necessary it should be entrusted |
10 a veterinarian.
Much can be done in the way of |
prevention and by referring to the |
causes mentioned the methods of |
prevention will suggest themselves.
DIR. f. BARNETT,
;. {. EXper Station Veterinarian.
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