(385) Colic in the Post-Partum Mare

1. Which of the following statements is true regarding periparturient hemorrhage in mares?

A. Periparturient hemorrhage usually presents prepartum.

B. Periparturient hemorrhage is the leading cause of death in postpartum mares.

C. Treatment of periparturient hemorrhage is by ligation of the affected vessel.

D. Administration of phenylephrine is indicated as part of the management of periparturient hemorrhage.

E. Rupture of ovarian hematomas is part of the pathophysiology of periparturient hemorrhage.

2. Which of the following options is a part of the treatment for metritis?

3. Which of the following is a life-threatening complication of metritis?

4. Which of the following is not described to be associated with development of uterine tears?

5. Which one of the following factors are associated with risk of colic after foaling in Thoroughbred broodmares?

A. Higher serum non-esterified fatty acids

B. Higher ionized calcium

C. Lower ionized magnesium

D. Higher serum beta-hydroxybutyrate

E. Higher blood lactate

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