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Digestive Conditions
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Colic Risk Factors
Equine colic is loosely defined as abdominal pain. The causes are numerous, and the signs of discomfort (rolling, kicking at the abdomen, pawing, sweating) are familiar to most experienced horse handlers.
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Understanding Digestion in the Horse, A Comparative Approach
Have you ever considered the gastrointestinal tract of the mouse-chasing tabby that skulks around your stable? Does a 2700kg elephant really have anything in common with your horse, digestive or otherwise?
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Colic Warning
Colic refers to any condition causing signs of abdominal pain in horses. Following are some steps you can take to reduce the risk of colic attacks.
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Gastric Ulcers in Horses: A Widespread but Manageable Disease
Every horse owner appreciates the delicate nature of the equine gut, with colic being a major fear. What may be surprising to many is how often the stomach is affected and the the incidence of gastric ulcers is extremely high.
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Control Colic Through Management
Colic is one of the most dangerous and costly equine medical problems, estimated to occur in 1 of every 10 horses each year. In recent years, several studies have been published identifying potential causes and risk factors associated with colic in horses
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Horse Colic Prevention
One of the most important benefits to emerge from the use of “worm paste” worming has been the lower occurrence of colic in the horse.
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Diarrhoea - The Driver's Dilemma
Unlike other performance events, the driver of a horse that has diarrhoea is reminded of this fact in a very real fashion.
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Poor Appetite in Horses
There are many reasons why horses go off their feed, become picky eaters or ‘fail to lick clean’.
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Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Numerous surveys throughout the world have revealed that stomach ulcers are incredibly common in horses.
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First Aid Management of Colic
Although there are are various colic 'drenches' and other colic remedies available, the cause of colic should be established to ensure the appropriate treatment is given. Always consult your vet for advice.
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