History
An 18 year old Thoroughbred gelding presented as an emergency referral following evisceration of the jejunum. The herniated intestine was found by the owner protruding from the ventral abdomen in an abdominal band of its rug. AW5-LUDES cream had been applied to several suspected sarcoids including one on the ventral abdomen with the most recent application six weeks previously. The exact treatment regime (including the concentration of the ingredients of the cream and the frequency of application) was not recorded. The herniated intestine had been supported in an abdominal bandage by the referring veterinarian, who also administered intramuscular procaine penicillin, intravenous gentamicin and flunixin meglumine, and organised immediate referral.