Comments on: Colic Prevention and Recognition

By: The C Word – America’s Horse Daily

The C Word – America’s Horse Daily — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:59:22 +0000

[...] Junior has always been sensitive to weather changes, so a gas colic in light of yesterday’s low-pressure front wouldn’t have been out of the ordinary. A shot of Banamine, an anti-inflammatory known for its effect on the GI tract, normally does the trick. This time, it didn’t. He also didn’t have the characteristic rumbling gut sounds of a gas colic. His were quieter than usual and, well, weird-sounding. [...]

By: bill

bill — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:27:38 +0000

Hi,
Have been following some of the numerous causes of Laminits and wonder if CO2 and water play a role in colitis or stomach ulcers.

Have read little on Lyme disease (LD) but wonder if the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi )Bb) can be considered a candidate for these problems.

ATB

By: bill

bill — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:26:42 +0000

Hi,
Have been following some of the numerous causes of Laminits and wonder if CO2 and water play a role in colitis or stomach ulcers.

Have read little on Lyme disease (LD) but wonder if the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi )Bb) can be considered a candidate for thses problems.

ATB

By: How Old Is Too Old? – America’s Horse Daily

How Old Is Too Old? – America’s Horse Daily — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:35:42 +0000

[...] New Bolton Center studied the responses of mature and aged patients presented at the hospital with symptoms of colic and treated surgically for the condition. The goal of the research study was to give owners more [...]

By: It’s an Emergency – America’s Horse Daily

It’s an Emergency – America’s Horse Daily — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:02:40 +0000

[...] Signs of mild colic can just be lying down often, Dr. Dechant says, or not eating as usual, not passing as much manure, being restless, repeatedly getting up and down and/or isolating themselves from the herd. The signs aren’t huge, flagship signs, so it’s best to know what is normal for your horse and what isn’t. Of course, the more severe signs of colic are a bit easier to spot. [...]

By: Barren Broodmares: Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily

Barren Broodmares: Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:02:47 +0000

[...] aspects of managing barren mares involve reducing stress, preventing colic and ensuring a well-balanced diet. A good worming and vaccination program is also essential. Plenty [...]

By: Horse Show Health Tips: Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily

Horse Show Health Tips: Part 2 – America’s Horse Daily — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:02:27 +0000

[...] meals once or twice a day. However, there are a number of things that can be done to prevent colic in show horses or horses that are stalled most of the [...]

By: ivonne ornelas marinez

ivonne ornelas marinez — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:36:39 +0000

I´m very happy to can find this informations about horses.
thanks for helps us.
sincerily ivonne

By: Tomilea Baldwin

Tomilea Baldwin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:50:05 +0000

Watch for excessive yawning. Especially if you have a horse that doesn’t yawn much. My mare got the colic just a few days after foaling. Her yawning a lot more than normal is what clued me to look at her a little closer. Luckily we caught it in time!

By: Gina K

Gina K — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:03:20 +0000

I chose the natural way to protect my horses from colic and ulcers. I feed FASTRACK direct-fed microbials every day. It takes only an ounce a day per horse. Since feeding Fastrack I haven’t had a horse colic. Plus they seem to handle stress better. Visit my website to get Fastrack. Your horses will love you for it. http://www.healthieranimal.com

By: The Pressure’s On - America’s Horse Daily

The Pressure’s On - America’s Horse Daily — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:57:42 +0000

[...] kept better data, I’d know: If there’s a X percent change, be on the lookout for a gas colic. But when my horse is in the throes of a painful gas colic, I’m no longer worried about the [...]

By: Rudy Avila

Rudy Avila — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:49:12 +0000

Also be careful when feeding alfalfa from a first cutting. Many farmers like to cut thier alfalfa early in the spring to take advantage of the higher prices. Some of this alfalfa has not matured and can cause colic if fed in large amounts. This is especially true with horses that have been eating grass hay or other feeds besides alfalfa during the winter months.