large intestine prac

Question 1

what structures are palpable in the horse rectally

Answer 1

• Bladder
• Female reproductive tract in the mare
• Inguinal canals and Urethra of the stallion
• Caudal border of the spleen
• Nephrosplenic ligament
• Caudal pole of the left kidney
• Mesenteric root
• Ventral cecal tenia (no tension should be palpable)
• Cecal base ( should be empty in the normal horse)
• Small colon containing fecal balls
• Pelvic flexure

Question 2

list risks associated with rectal palpation in the horse

Answer 2

• rectal tears
• sedation required
• if not restrained properly risk to you - arm in butt = if horse moves broken arm by horse ass = no bueno
• infection
• colic due to manipulation or stress