5 Causes of Colitis in Horses
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
May 18, 2021
Colitis is inflammation of the large or small colon that can lead to diarrhea, proliferation of harmful bacteria, and even death in severe cases.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Colitis is inflammation of the large or small colon that can lead to diarrhea, proliferation of harmful bacteria, and even death in severe cases.
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The horses resided at the same Shelby County boarding facility.
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