Colitis X in the horse

Authors: Kelly CM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 20, Issue 10, pp 190-192, Oct 1972
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Horse, Livestock
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Circulatory system/haematology, Disease/defect, Fluid
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: Colitis X is a peracute, sporadic noncontagious disease affecting horses of all ages, characterized by sudden onset of shock, dehydration and foetid diarrhoea (Rooney et al 1963; Pickrell, 1968). Rooney et al (1966) have described a form of colitis X without diarrhoea. Otubreaks of the disease which affected numerous horses under the same conditions of management have been described (Rooney et al 1963; W. P. C. Richards, pers. comm.). Colitis X would appear to be a widespread disease, cases being reported from America (Rooney et al 1963; Starnes, 1968), Canada (Harries and Strother, 1969) and Australia (W. P. C. Richards, pers. comm.). To the writer`s knowledge, this is the first report of a suspected case in New Zealand. The clinical signs have been well docu`mented (Rooney et al 1963; Hudson, 1968; Pickrell, 1968; Dunkin, 1969). This communication describes a horse with a clinical syndrome similar to that seen in colitis x.

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