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Discussion on Bran Mash
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Jojo15
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Posted on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2005 - 6:42 pm:
i know this is an old post. But my horse is colicking. Was oiled (epson salts, mix, water concoction) IV banamine, etc. yesterday 10 am and only 4 little manure piles by today at 5pm. Very small very tight. She hasn't drank any water thus far, either.
I still haven't fed her anyhing but a handful of hay to stop her from getting destructive in the pen.
I asked them to come out again and check on her. But they haven't. she isn't in much pain. She is quite angry about not eating actually. My vet did say i could give her a bran mash. Now after reading this i don't know. what is the latest info on this? Alot could change in a few years in terms of research. help. thanks...
joj
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Member:
Deggert
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Posted on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2005 - 6:55 pm:
joj
our vets still say it is ok to feed a bran mash
during colic recovery. I think when they are enthusiatic about eating the bran we feel they are on the mend. Does your mare have gut sounds? I would also try the alfalfa drink or the bran drink from the other posts to help her with hydration.
ps. salt the bran too - Debbie
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Member:
Jojo15
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Posted on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2005 - 8:54 pm:
Thanks Debbie,
she is enthusiastic about eating. she is tearing up the pen. But until i see a real manure i just can't give her more than a handful.
My vet came out just now. He of course told me to go ahead and feed it. And of course was insulted i questioned him. He did oil again so, i will wait till around midnight... I bought some loose mineral salts and probios powder, anyone think i could add these to it? or too much... Tonight i will just do bran and water...
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DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Feb 9, 2005 - 7:17 am:
The important questions are
1) why is this horse colicky?
2) is adequate hydration being maintained.
If the horse is not drinking at least 6 gals of water a day additional fluids need to be tubed in until things return to normal. Anything you can do to stimulate drinking is a good thing. Bran has not been shown to be a particularly good way laxative or good way to get extra water in a horse. For more see:
1. Equine Diseases » Colic and GI Diseases » Colic in Horses » An Overview of Colic
2. Equine Diseases » Colic and GI Diseases » Colic in Horses » First Aid for Colic.
DrO
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