Colic in Horses

Today I would like to tell you folks a little about colic in the horse. Colic can be a huge problem.

Colic is a major cause of death in horses. Colic is a general term for abdominal pain. Colic occurs in the horse’s gut. It causes the gut to become bloated because of gas build up or a blockage in the horse’s gut. What may cause colic in horses can vary. Horses are very susceptible to bacteria, molds, toxins and even poisons in their feed supply. Horses are simple stomached animals and can easily become ill if their feed is contaminated. This must be kept in mind when managing your horses feed supply. Worms can be another cause for colic in horses. Some other factors that may cause colic in horses are sudden change in diet, and stress.

More on colic a little later.

Skimbleshanks