Epidemiological clues to preventing colic

Colic remains a significant problem in the horse in terms of welfare and economics; in some equine populations it is the single most common cause of death. Many causes of colic are cited in the equestrian and veterinary literature but little scientific evidence exists to substantiate these theories....

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Published in:The veterinary journal (1997) 2006-07, Vol.172 (1), p.29-39
Main Authors: Archer, D.C., Proudman, C.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal Feed - adverse effects
Animal Husbandry - methods
Animals
Colic
Colic - epidemiology
Colic - etiology
Colic - prevention & control
Colic - veterinary
Epidemiologic Studies
Epidemiology
Female
Horse
Horse Diseases - epidemiology
Horse Diseases - etiology
Horse Diseases - prevention & control
Horses
Male
Management
Nutrition
Parasites
Parasitic Diseases, Animal - complications
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Colic remains a significant problem in the horse in terms of welfare and economics; in some equine populations it is the single most common cause of death. Many causes of colic are cited in the equestrian and veterinary literature but little scientific evidence exists to substantiate these theories. Recent epidemiological investigations have confirmed that colic is complex and multi-factorial in nature. Studies have identified a number of factors that are associated with increased risk of colic including parasite burden, certain feed types, recent change in feeding practices, stabling, lack of access to pasture and water, increasing exercise and transport. These findings are reviewed together with examples of management practices that may be altered to reduce the incidence of specific types of colic. This is an opinionated, not a systematic, review focusing on those areas that are considered most relevant to the practitioner.
ISSN:1090-0233
1532-2971
DOI:10.1016/j.tvjl.2005.04.002