When Do Horses Need Colic Surgery?
Haylie Pfeffer
May 10, 2026
Two veterinarians explain when a horse might need colic surgery and how your veterinarian might determine this on the farm.
Two veterinarians explain when a horse might need colic surgery and how your veterinarian might determine this on the farm.
A researcher describes the importance of low-NSC diets for horses with metabolic problems and gives 3 tips for helping metabolic picky eaters gain weight.
Dr. Michael Fugaro describes when it’s okay to let your horse move around and lie down during a colic emergency and when you should keep him standing.
Rethink parasite control by battling resistance, using evidence-based deworming, dispelling myths, and involving your veterinarian. Sponsored by Bimeda.
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best.
Here’s how veterinarians track osteoarthritis progression in horses as they age and how often your horse should be reevaluated.
Here’s why equine metabolic syndrome can affect horses with a healthy body condition and how you can monitor and manage these animals.
Insecticides and repellents can’t do all the work of controlling insects. Instead follow these simple guidelines to protect your horse from flies and other pests.
What medications do veterinarians use in broodmares and are they safe? Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
Find out why some horses might not fully recover from gastric ulcers and how veterinarians manage these cases. Sponsored by Kelato.
Learn how pergolide can benefit horses with PPID in this podcast clip.
Here’s when and how veterinarians use these medications for metabolic horses that don’t respond to other treatments.
Learn all about colic in horses, how veterinarians manage it, and ways to prevent it in this Ask TheHorse podcast. Sponsored by CareCredit.
What drives equine aggression—and how can training help?
Do you struggle to get pills into your horse? A nutritionist offers advice and some precautions.
Barn air quality can shape a horse’s respiratory health. Good ventilation and thoughtful management help reduce airborne irritants and protect the lungs.
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