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Colic in Pregnant Mares

Karen Hopper Usher November 11, 2024

Late in pregnancy, mares’ abdominal space is limited, and they can experience colic. Learn more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.

Horse Colic Surgery Complications

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 29, 2024

Colic surgery outcomes aren’t guaranteed, but acting quickly reduces risks, and mild complications occur far more frequently than serious ones, if at all.

What Type of Colic Is It?

Alexandra Beckstett October 26, 2024

Learn about 14 types of colic, or abdominal pain, in horses and their prognoses.

Feeding Guidelines for Horses With Recurrent Colic

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 26, 2024

Follow these 5 tips for feeding horses with recurrent colic while awaiting a diagnosis or targeted treatment.

firocoxib for colic; what to expect after colic surgery; the vet tech's role in colic surgery; Repeat Colic Surgeries Don't Always Have a Poor Prognosis

Preventing Gastric Ulcers After Colic Surgery

Janice L. Holland, PhD July 10, 2024

The stress of surgery and the management changes that follow can cause gastric ulcers in horses. An equine nutritionist describes possible solutions.

Mineral Nutrition and the Equine Athlete

Nutrition Considerations When Importing Horses From Europe

Clair Thunes, PhD July 8, 2024

Learn about feeding your new horse during transport, quarantine, and the first few weeks at his new home.

Sand Colic in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Isabelle Kilcoyne, DVM, Dipl. ACVS June 25, 2024

Sand accumulation in the horse’s gut can lead to obstructions, irritation, and signs of colic, weight loss, and diarrhea.

Dealing With Equine Colic: Here Are 33 Do’s and Don’ts

Marcia King June 23, 2024

Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.

Keeping the Horse’s Hindgut Happy

Katie Navarra June 10, 2024

Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.

Equine Stereotypies: Vice or Coping Mechanism?

Cribbing and Colic in Horses: What’s the Link?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 6, 2024

After years of speculating that colic occurs more frequently in horses that crib, researchers have finally provided consistent data confirming this association.

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Understanding Pedunculated Lipomas in Horses

David Freeman, MVB, MRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS March 16, 2024

Don’t take a wait-and-watch approach when it comes to this common cause of colic in older horses. Read more about lipomas in The Horse’s Research Roundup 2023 issue.

Preventing Broodmare Colic

Janice L. Holland, PhD March 4, 2024

Taking these steps might help protect your mare and her foal.

7 Equine Nutrition Myths Busted

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS February 18, 2024

Decipher fact vs. fiction when it comes to the complicated world of feeding horses.

Risks Associated With Feeding Horses Traditional Bran Mashes

Clair Thunes, PhD February 15, 2024

While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.

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Equine Colic 101

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 9, 2023

Knowing the causes of colic in horses, treatment options, and why referral might be necessary can give your horse a better outcome in a colic emergency.

Psyllium for Horses in Sandy Areas

Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD August 14, 2023

Horses living in areas with sandy soil are at a greater risk of sand colic and impactions. An equine nutritionist offers advice on mitigating this risk.