
Large Colon Volvulus in the Postpartum Mare
Post-foaling, this type of colic can be life-threatening to broodmares and their foals.
Post-foaling, this type of colic can be life-threatening to broodmares and their foals.
While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.
Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.
Can feeding hay cut later in the season lead to impaction colic in horses?
Don’t take a wait-and-watch approach when it comes to this common cause of colic in older horses.
An equine nutritionist shares tips to reduce impaction colic risk in senior horses, focusing on hydration, digestion, proper feeding practices, and more.
Researchers in the U.K. say finances, emotion, and logistics all affect the outcome in cases of severe colic in horses.
Many conditions besides colic can cause coliclike signs. And with colic, delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.
When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.
Late in pregnancy, mares’ abdominal space is limited, and they can experience colic. Learn more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
Colic surgery outcomes aren’t guaranteed, but acting quickly reduces risks, and mild complications occur far more frequently than serious ones, if at all.
Learn about 14 types of colic, or abdominal pain, in horses and their prognoses.
Follow these 5 tips for feeding horses with recurrent colic while awaiting a diagnosis or targeted treatment.
The stress of surgery and the management changes that follow can cause gastric ulcers in horses. An equine nutritionist describes possible solutions.
Learn about feeding your new horse during transport, quarantine, and the first few weeks at his new home.
Sand accumulation in the horse’s gut can lead to obstructions, irritation, and signs of colic, weight loss, and diarrhea.
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