Equine Colic Types
Infarctions and intussusceptions
Infarctions
Infarctions are the rarest form of colic but are often life threatening as the damage may be multifocal, severe and/or not resectable.
Intussusceptions
Intussusceptions typically occur with motility disorders (diarrhea, parasites) and with changes in the intestinal wall (neoplasia or granulomas). Brown Swiss are predisposed to intussusceptions.