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==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Treatment is often unsuccessful and horses may often require euthanasia. Treatment methods previously reported include aggressive fluid therapy with electrolyte replacement, antibiotics and analgesics. Pain is often severe in colitis x and potent analgesics such as flunixin meglumine are required. The administration of sodium benzyl penicillin may be beneficial as ''Clostridium'' spp are sensitive to this type of antibiotic.  

Treatment is often unsuccessful and affected horses often require euthanasia. Aggressive fluid therapy and electrolyte replacement must be initiated, usually using a wide bore catheter. Pain is often severe and potent analgesics such as flunixin meglumine are required. The administration of sodium benzyl penicillin may be beneficial as ''Clostridium'' spp are sensitive to this type of antibiotic.  

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==