While either the small or large intestines are usually the focus of colic discussions, the junction of the small intestine and cecum at the start of the large intestine—the ileocecal junction—also deserves mention.
These findings help us better understand how and why horses’ teeth wear as they do, researchers said.
Colic incidence is relatively low, affecting only about 3% of the Kenyan equine population each year. But researchers say that figure doesn’t include many cases not reported to vets and treated with home remedies.
Find out why this grass is a popular hay for horses and how, in some cases, it might cause problems.
Colic often needs immediate veterinary intervention. Dr. Louise Southwood offers advice for rural horse owners who live far away from their veterinarians.
Drs. Anthony Blikslager and Louise Southwood describe the reasons why older horses are at risk for colic.
Post-foaling colic is a significant threat for mares. Dr. Anthony Blikslager describes what to look for and how to respond if your mare colics following foaling.
Dr. Anthony Blikslager reviews what to look for if you think your horse is colicking.
Most bloodworm-associated colic patients did not exhibit severe colic signs, which could make this potentially deadly condition difficult to diagnose, researchers found.
Colic is the No. 1 killer of horses. Learn how to spot the signs and give your horse the greatest chance at survival.
Special maintenance and nutrition can help your horse get back to (and stay in) good health after a colic episode.
Thanks to advancements in colic diagnostics and treatment, a horse’s chances of survival and return to normal activity following surgery have never been better.
Use this four-step plan to keep equine infectious diseases in check.
Using a targeted probiotic might be an effective way to reduce C. difficile-associated diarrhea in neonatal foals, researchers found.
Researchers know diet, breed, high colonic pH levels, and water supply mineral content can impact enterolith formation, but how trace minerals affect the process is less well-understood.
Many gastric-support supplements include pectin and lecithins. Find out how they might help horses with EGUS.
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