Feeding Post Colic

General Advice

Colic (abdominal pain) has many different causes in the horse. The majority of cases are mild but some are very serious and require quick assessment and surgical intervention to ensure a positive outcome. For this reason, it is always best to call a vet to assess a horse with colic. Following assessment of your horse, unless immediate referral is required, your vet is likely to tell you to remove all feed from your horse’s stable/field until the colic episode is over. Some, simple, colics may resolve within a few hours but . . .

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