HINDGUT ACIDOSIS IN HORSE AT CHITTAGONG ZOO - A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Hindgut acidosis is a condition that occurs when animal ingest more carbohydrate. This study deals with a hindgut acidosis case of horse which is found in Chittagong Zoo, Foyslake. The patient of hindgut acidosis diagnosed though history of ingestion more concentrate feed and various signs like: lateral recumbency, laminitis, colic, loss of appetite, lameness, dull, depressed. The case was corrected with some drugs. Sodium bi-carbonate (0.1gm/kg) was given for 5 days for nutrilizing the pH. Flunixinmeglumine (1ml/45 kg) suggested I/M for 3 days. Prebiotic and probiotic for increasing microbial population in cecum. Concentration feed stopped until cure. For supporting the animal, sling was provided. After 5 days the animal was fully recovered.