Clinical features, diagnostic findings, and treatment response in Finnish horses examined for equine inflammatory bowel disease

Most horses had at least a partial positive treatment response. Investment in pasture-like management, forage, and exercise regimen may be helpful during out-of-pasture season. Performance issues and nonspecific behaviour changes should be included as possible IBD-related signs, but a more structured clinical diagnostic workup is needed for a reliable assessment of treatment response and to increase the diagnostic value of rectal biopsy.