Impactions are one of the most common types of colics seen by vets, so get the latest expert advice on how to recognise the signs and what to do next Impaction colic occurs when a blockage within the ...

Colic is a scary word to horse owners. Although a common disorder of the digestive system, the term colic simply put means “abdominal pain.” The term in horses refers to a condition of severe ...

A horse's risk of impaction might be elevated by decreased exercise, restricted water intake, administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and poor dentition, said Amy E. Plummer, ...

Equine colic wears several faces — 14 of them, according to a recent e-newsletter from The Horse magazine — and signs of pain in horses can range from non-existent to very obvious. Depending on ...

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Editor's note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 Kentucky Equine Research Conference, held May 17-18 in Lexington, Ky. Most horse owners ...

Horses – a lot more than other animals – are prone to colic. Colic is a very general term for abdominal pain. Specifically, an impaction colic refers to a blockage somewhere within the horse's ...

Although horses have historically been known as working livestock, today they are often referred to as companion animals. More and more people are seeking to own pet horses, making large animal ...

The reason is as clear as water. As winter makes its presence known—and briskly so—it’s important for horse owners to consider that with lower temperatures comes higher colic risk. “Winter months are ...

Impactions are one of the most common types of colics seen by vets, so get the latest expert advice on how to recognise the signs and what to do next Impaction colic occurs when a blockage within the ...