The Incidence of Colic
Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine)
January 24, 2014
One study showed that equine colic has an estimated prevalence of 4.2 events per 100 horses per year.
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.
As the Guelph?s “Year of Colic Prevent” wraps, it announces 2014 as the year of “Full Circle Responsibility.”
A look at how and where impaction colic happens and what measures might reduce a horse’s risk.
Kathleen MacMillan, DVM, MSc, will present information regarding colic diagnostics, treatments, and more.
Researchers are exploring animal microbiome to benefit both animals–including horses–and humans.
Dullahan was euthanized yesterday morning (Oct. 20) after undergoing emergency colic surgery.
Here’s what to consider if your athletic horse isn’t maintaining ideal body weight and condition.
Certain management practices can help owners reduce the risk of their horses developing colic.
Too much sand in your horse’s intestines can cause diarrhea, blockages and colic. Dr. Sharon Spier shows you a how to measure the amount of sand your horse is excreting. (2:18)
Harlow’s research has focused on exploring options for reducing gastrointestinal conditions in the horse.
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