Analysis of peritoneal fluid serum amyloid A (SAA) to predict survival in equine colic University of Glasgow Past award Student: Amanda Trimble : University of Glasgow Year Award Started: 2012 Acute phase proteins (APPs) are used in human and veterinary medicine to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases including gastrointestinal conditions. In the horse, gastrointestinal disease (colic) is the most common cause of death following old age. This study will investigate APPs in samples of blood and peritoneal fluid from horses suffering from colic. By measuring APPs in horses, we will investigate if it is possible to predict the type of disease, the need for surgical intervention, and the risk of death. By establishing a clinically relevant and accessible method of measuring APPs in the horse this study will benefit equine welfare and veterinary medicine. Research area: Other conditions Supervisors: Dr John Marshall School of Veterinary Medicine Back to all awards