Colic is a common problem in horses. Establishing a plan for treatment and predicting the possible outcome of a case of colic is important to both the attending veterinarian and the anxious owner of the horse. Abdominal fluid analysis is commonly used in the decision making process, but it does not provide definitive guidance in determining appropriate management of horses

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