The Clinical Signs of Equine Colic
Learn to identify these common and important signs of colic in horses–doing so might save your horse’s life.
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Brad Bentz, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP, ACVECC, owns Bluegrass Equine Performance and Internal Medicine in Lexington, Ky., where he specializes in advanced internal medicine and critical care focused on helping equine patients recuperate at home. He’s authored numerous books, articles, and papers about horse health and currently serves as commission veterinarian for the Kentucky State Racing Commission.
Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jun 5, 2017 | Article, Behavior, Colic, Digestive System
Learn to identify these common and important signs of colic in horses–doing so might save your horse’s life.
Read MorePosted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Feb 21, 2014 | Article, Colic
A general physical examination is performed as part of the clinical evaluation of the horse exhibiting colic.
Read MorePosted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Feb 7, 2014 | Article, Colic, Working With a Veterinarian
Owners can help their vets diagnose colic by offering the afflicted horse’s complete health history.
Read MorePosted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jan 31, 2014 | Article, Colic, Dental Problems, Deworming & Internal Parasites
Certain management factors might affect the likelihood of colic episodes.
Read MorePosted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jan 24, 2014 | American Paint Horse, Appaloosa, Article, Colic, Standardbred, Thoroughbred
One study showed that equine colic has an estimated prevalence of 4.2 events per 100 horses per year.
Read MorePosted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jan 18, 2014 | Article, Digestive System, Grains, Hay, Ulcers
Understanding the horse’s digestion process can help you better manage factors that could cause colic.
Read MorePosted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jan 8, 2014 | Article, Digestive System
The equine intestinal tract can be divided into large sections based on its overall function.
Read MorePosted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Feb 18, 2007 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)
Can antiviral drugs be used to successfully treat horses with equine herpesvirus? Recent research into the drug Valacyclovir (trade name Valtrex) seems to indicate it has a place in treating horses exposed to–and diagnosed with–equine herpesvirus
Read MorePosted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Nov 1, 2006 | Article, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), Lameness, Muscle and Joint Problems, Working With a Veterinarian
About a year and a half ago, my horse was diagnosed with EPM, which he was treated for. Now he’s having hock issues.
Read MorePosted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jul 26, 2006 | Article, Colic
Clinical signs of colic are those changes in behavior or activity that indicate abdominal pain.
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