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==Description==
==Description==
'''Caecal impaction''' in horses occurs in two forms. In '''primary impactions''' the caecum contains dry, relatively solid ingesta which may be localised to the crainial part of the caecal base, or extend to fill the whole visera. The onset of clinical signs is 5-7 days and the associated signs are of low grade intermittent colic.
'''Secondary impactions''' are a result of caecal dysfunction, the caecal content is fluid and the vicera is distended and imotile. This syndrome usually occurs in the post-operative period and early signs may be missed, being attributed to discomfort following surgery or the concurrent condition. The
==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Hospitalised horses are at greater risk, especially those with musculoskeletl conditions, often due to the reduction in activity and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Hospitalised horses are at greater risk, especially those with musculoskeletl conditions, often due to the reduction in activity and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.