Information Package / Course Catalogue
Approach to Colics in Horse
Course Code: VİH626
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

True and false reasons for colic, examination of horse with colic, clinical and laboratory findings, prognosis, medical treatment and evaluating conditions that require operative intervention or euthanasia in horses.

Course Content

See weekly course topics

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Perform clinical examination of horse with colic
2.Interpretation of clinical and laboratory findings.
3.Executes effective and rational treatment.
4.Determine the etiology of pain.
5.Determines the prognosis of painful animal.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.N. E. Robinson, K. A. Sprayberry; Current Therapy in Equine Medicine, 6th Edition. WB Saunders, 2009
2.S. M. Reed, Warwick M. , D. C. Sellon; Equine Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition. WB Saunders, 2009
3.Derek C. Knottenbelt; Saunders Equine Formulary. WB Saunders, 2006
4.D. C. Sellon, M. Long; Equine Infectious Diseases. WB Saunders, 2006
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and Causes of Intestinal (True) and Non-Intestinal (false) Colic
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Clinical approach to horse with colic
Week 2 - Theoretical
History, Signalement, Habitus
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Clinical application of theoretical issues
Week 3 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the cardiovascular system
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Evaluation of heart rate, pulse quality, mucous membranes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Abdominal examination
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Auskultation, external palpation, rectal palpation, nasogastric tube application
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evaluation of peripheral perfusion, and hydration status
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Capillary refill time, skin elasticity evaluation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Abdominocentesis and fluid analysis
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Abdominocentesis and fluid analysis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Haematological and biochemical tests, (Mid term exam)
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Interpretation of haematological and biochemical tests in horse with colic
Week 8 - Theoretical
Haematological and biochemical tests
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gastroscopy
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Gastroscopy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Abdominal radiography and ultrasonography
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Abdominal ultrasonography
Week 11 - Theoretical
Prognostic evaluations
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Case study
Week 12 - Theoretical
Clinical Findings and Diagnosis in Colic Patient that responds to medical treatment
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Case study
Week 13 - Theoretical
Determination of Colics Requiring Operative Intervention
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Case study
Week 14 - Theoretical
Criteria for Euthanasia
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Case study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%15
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment302060
Reading50525
Practice Examination1011
Midterm Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)129
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
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PÇ-5
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
2
4
5
4
3
3
3
2
4
OÇ-2
3
3
4
5
4
3
3
3
2
4
OÇ-3
4
3
4
5
4
3
3
3
3
4
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OÇ-5
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2026