Researchers’ don’t necessarily recommend preventing a horse from cribbing. Rather, they suggest maximizing a horse’s turnout time and making sure forage is available at most times.
There are many issues to consider when you’re planning to transport your horse, especially if he’s moving to a hot and humid climate. Here’s what to to consider, from new feed options to a risk of hyperthermia.
There are no easy answers when it comes to colic surgery, just as there are no easy decisions.
A general physical examination is performed as part of the clinical evaluation of the horse exhibiting colic.
Owners can help their vets diagnose colic by offering the afflicted horse’s complete health history.
Certain management factors might affect the likelihood of colic episodes.
Learn about St Nicholas Abbey’s battle with a fracture that was ultimately ended by a severe bout of colic.
The 12-year-old Westphalian gelding was euthanized Jan. 18 in Florida following two colic surgeries.
Vets can image the cecal mesentery to garner information that could lead to a lymphadenopathy diagnosis.
One study showed that equine colic has an estimated prevalence of 4.2 events per 100 horses per year.
Champion Irish racehorse St Nicholas Abbey died the morning of Jan. 14 due to complications from colic.
Dr. Lisa Fortier shares her picks for the top equine surgery- and lameness-related studies of 2013.
Famed reining horse and sire Great Resolve, known as Einstein, died Jan. 2 due to colic surgery complications.
Laughing is a finalist for the 2013 Eclipse Award as the nation’s outstanding female turf performer.
Silver Train died from a colic attack Dec. 29 while shuttling to the United States from Brazil.
The 7-year-old son of Birdstone developed colic Dec. 22 and efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
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