While they found no significant association between colic and any of the weather metrics, Vigouroux did note a weak but significant association between colic and moon phase. | Photo: iStock

While many causes of colic are well-researched and well-known, some cases are still hard to explain. Could they be linked to subtle factors, such as weather changes or moon phases?

Lucile Vigouroux, a student at Centenary University, in Hackettstown, New Jersey, and co-authors Danielle Ferriola; Jesslyn Bryk-Lucy, DVM; and Linda Ritchie, MBE, recently conducted a study to investigate. Vigouroux presented their findings at the 2019 Equine Science Society Symposium, held June 3-6 in Asheville, North Carolina