Retrospective study on clinical findings of 84 horses with peritonitis

Abstract

The records of 84 horses with peritonitis, admitted to Evidensia Strömsholm Equine Referral Hospital over a period of 11 years were examined. Foals were excluded as well as horses with an incomplete medical history. The objective of this study was to compare clinical parameters and culture result of abdominal fluid between survivors and non-survivors.