Reducing Colic Risk in Horses
Colic refers to any condition causing signs of abdominal pain in horses. In most cases the problem arises from the gastrointestinal system.
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Colic refers to any condition causing signs of abdominal pain in horses. In most cases the problem arises from the gastrointestinal system.
Horses, like humans, often must endure the uncomfortable, creaky movement that is characteristic of joint inflammation, more commonly referred to as simply arthritis.
“Tying-up” is a generic term commonly used to describe muscle disease in performance horses.
Laminitis is a catastrophic syndrome that should always be treated as an emergency. However, a diagnosis of laminitis is no longer a death sentence.
It is useful to be aware of the normal values for the vital signs of your horse.
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