Colic in horses is a term used to describe all types of abdominal pain, rather than a single condition or disease. It can affect horses of all ages and types and can occur at any time of the year.

Impactions are one of the most common types of colics seen by vets, so get the latest expert advice on how to recognise the signs and what to do next Impaction colic occurs when a blockage within the ...

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 ...

When a horse is in the midst of a bout of colic, many owners wonder if their animal will need surgery to fix the problem. For those owners who have never experienced a referral to an emergency medical ...

Editor's note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 Kentucky Equine Research Conference, held May 17-18 in Lexington, Ky. Most horse owners ...

It was a typical Saturday several months ago when 19-year-old Kaitlyn Bonis completed a dressage workout with Sunny, her 24-year-old Arabian horse. But the next day, her family received a call from ...

I was inspired to write this article having recently observed a colic surgery on a horse during a work experience placement. The surgery left me in awe at the huge size contrast between equine and ...

(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) Owning a horse is a fulfilling journey, but it demands significant dedication. Horses are intelligent, sensitive creatures relying on their owners for daily necessities, ...