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==Clinical Signs==
==Clinical Signs==
* Abdominal pain
* Abdominal pain
* Body temperature may vary from pyrexic to subnormal
* Body temperature may vary from pyrexic to subnormal
* Bowel sounds may be absent
* Bowel sounds may be absent
The clinical signs are similar to those described for other forms of acute- peracute colitis, therefore a number of differential diagnoses may need to be considered.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis is often made post-mortem, where a hyperaemic, oedematous caecum and ventral colon may be seen. The intestinal wall may become necrotic in the later stages of the disease. Macroscopic and microscopic findings include signs of disseminated intravascular coagulation and large numbers of bacteria in the devitalized parts of the intestine.
Diagnosis is often made post-mortem, where a hyperaemic or oedematous caecum and ventral colon may be seen with necrosis of the intestinal in the later stages of the disease. Numerous gram negative bacteria may be identified in the mucosa and submucosa. The intestinal tract may be filled with a foul smelling and watery content. Macroscopic and microscopic findings include signs of disseminated intravascular coagulation and large numbers of bacteria in the devitalized parts of the intestine.
==Pathology==
==Pathology==