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.
Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.
After years of speculating that colic occurs more frequently in horses that crib, researchers have finally provided consistent data confirming this association.
Taking these steps might help protect your mare and her foal.
Decipher fact vs. fiction when it comes to the complicated world of feeding horses.
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.
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.
Discover what you should do to prepare for a colic episode, considerations to make, and things to keep in mind after surgery.
7 things to know before a horse colics, so you can maximize the chances of a successful outcome.
Researchers found that many respondents either felt like they already had good colic emergency plans in place, or they had no intention of creating them.
Find out how veterinarians prevent and treat this painful condition.
Timely decision-making could be the life-saving factor for colicking horses.
Veterinarians across several UC Davis departments helped pinpoint and resolve a 20-year-old Arabian gelding’s chronic issue.
Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice for preventing colic when the weather turns cold.
Dr. Christine Johnson of Leclair Equine, in Berthoud, Colorado, demonstrates how to listen for gut sounds.
Time is life for a foal. Here’s a look at the top causes of illness in newborn foals and how to manage a sick foal.
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