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Preventing Colic: The Major Risk Factors Explained

Colic is one of the most feared conditions in the equine world. The term refers to abdominal pain, but in reality it covers a wide range of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract. What all forms of colic have in common is their potential for rapid and severe progression. It is therefore no coincidence that colic is one of the leading reasons for emergency veterinary interventions worldwide and a major cause of mortality in horses of all ages.

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Source: TheHorse.com

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