Why colic is not a diseaseJune 5, 2018Colic is often a subject of seemingly endless articles, myths, and firmly held opinions. Given that colic is the foremost medical problem of the horse, that’s probably inevitable.
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How to diagnose and treat colic in horsesFebruary 6, 2017Colic is the most common medical condition of the horse, comprising up to 50 percent of the medical cases seen by the equine practitioner. Thus, it behooves equine clinicians to have thorough knowledge of the various causes of colic as well as various methods used in diagnosis and treatment.
Horse with colic: Is surgery needed?June 15, 2016When field veterinarians are evaluating a horse suffering from colic, the most important question to quickly answer is, “Does this horse need surgery, or can the issue be resolved through medical treatment?”
