LINSEED IN THE FEEDING OF HORSES OF THE MILITARY POLICE OF SANTA CATARINA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE EXPELITION OF ENTEROLITHS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.9734102412088

• Palavras-chave: enterolith; flaxseed; horse.

• Keywords: enterolith; flaxseed; horse.

• Abstract:

  Enteroliths or intestinal stones are mineralized concretions found in the large intestine of horses. 1. They are important causes of digestive system problems in horses. Formed in the large intestine, the presence of this mass can cause serious intestinal obstruction, leading to cases of colic and even death. Flaxseed, in turn, is an oily seed with a large volume of vegetable fat. The appropriate use has shown benefits to horses. This report aims to demonstrate how the use of flaxseed has helped the horses of the Santa Catarina Military Police (RPMMon) cavalry to reduce cases of colic, as well as report a specific case of spontaneous excretion of enterolith in one of the battalion's horses.