Alfalfa products with smaller particle sizes appear to be more effective in helping limit gastric lesion formation.
Foals’ size and fragility present veterinarians with unique diagnostic and treatment challenges in the face of colic.
Researchers are discovering how the vast and varied microbes in the horse’s gastrointestinal tract impact equine health.
A vet reviews the different lesions practitioners might encounter during a colic and whether they warrant referral.
Owners now have the option of purchasing insurance policies to cover some of companion horses’ medical expenses.
Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz shares lessons learned from equine disease outbreaks and tactics for avoiding infection spread.
Read some of The Horse staff’s top tweets and take-home messages related to recent equine colic research.
A low-starch, fiber-based diet can help manage equine gastric ulcer syndrome after medical treatment is stopped.
Owners did not recognize laminitis in 42 out of 93 cases; rather, they cited undefined lameness, hoof abscess, or colic.
Confirmed diseases include influenza, EHV, strangles, nocardioform placentitis, piroplasmosis, EIA, and more.
Travel stress can lead to gastric ulcers and colic. Use these strategies to help keep your horse healthy away from home.
Study results suggest that owners’ responses to colic signs vary considerably based on their knowledge and experience.
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is a painful and common condition in horses. Download this free guide to learn more!
Many cases of colic in foals can be corrected medically with the assistance of a veterinarian.
Equally as important as knowing if you’d send a horse to surgery is understanding what to prepare for once he’s home.
Does your colicking horse need to go to a clinic? Here’s how veterinarians determine the need for referral.
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