R.E.A.C.T. is the hallmark of a marketing effort to reduce the instance of critical colic cases in horses. Sarah Freeman, BVetMed, PhD, DECVS, FHEA, FRCVS, collaborated with the British Horse Society. She presented her work, the campaign and various educational materials at the West Indies Veterinary Conference. The acronym represents these indicators:
- R estless or agitated
- E ating less or droppings reduced
- A bdominal pain
- C linical changes
- T ired or lethargic
Source: DVM360, March 27, 2019. Link. This evidence-based equine health initiative helps horse owners recognize colic in their horses earlier, so they can contact their veterinarians sooner.
. . . 10 percent of colic cases are critical and up to 80 percent of these critical cases can result in death or euthanasia. – British Horse Society
Also see: Search results for: colic, Animal Health Digest. Link.
INSIGHTS: The R.E.A.C.T. equine colic resources are universal and well done. Check them out. < link >