Dear Readers: The past two weeks have been unrelentingly brutal to us and our horses. We have started to see the colic surge that is typical of this time of the year. So I am going to issue a colic ...

Colic is one of the most common and serious equine emergencies. In horses, colic refers to abdominal pain that arises from ...

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 ...

Taking a “wait-and-see” approach to horses in need of colic surgery ups the ante on expense – and survivability, reports EQUUS magazine. Dr. David Freeman, director of the Island Whirl Equine Colic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regular exercise and a tailored feeding regimen can reduce the risk of colic in horses. Photo: Getty Images/bluegame A horse ...

Equine colic surgery remains a critical intervention for horses experiencing life‐threatening abdominal emergencies. The evolving field has enhanced both surgical techniques and the identification of ...

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 ...

In all cases of colic in horses, the earlier you spot the signs and call your vet, the greater the chances they have of making a full recovery. Veterinary intervention is always essential, because it ...

Often unpredictable and frequently not preventable, colic is a continual concern for all horse owners and is a frightening concept when it is your horse that is colicking. In the horse, "colic" ...

The University of Edinburgh has acquired a life-sized anatomical model of a horse, complete with latex intestines, that can be used to simulate the common and deadly condition of equine colic. The ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a horse of your own or are about to get one, there are two people who will become very ...