Cyathostomes are now the principle parasitic pathogen of the horse: a remarkable
transformation during the last 25 years from virtual obscurity to focus of attention in equine …

Acute abdominal pain (colic) is the most common reason for emergency veterinary treatment
in the horse. Consolidation of data through a systematic review is important to inform …

A prospective study of one year was conducted on 31 horse farms to obtain population
based estimates of incidence, morbidity and mortality rates of equine colic. Farms with …

A1 year prospective study was conducted on 31 horse farms to identify risk factors for equine
colic. Farms were randomly selected from a list from 2 adjacent counties of Virginia and …

Objective—To determine whether specific feeding practices were associated with
development of colic in horses. Design—Prospective matched case-control study. Animals …

A case control study was performed to identify risk factors for colic caused by simple colonic
obstruction and distension (SCOD) in the horse. Case horses were recruited from 2 …

Objective To determine whether dietary and other management factors were associated with
development of colic in horses. Design Prospective matched case-control study. Population …

The horse has a rich and complex microbial community within its gastrointestinal tract that
plays a central role in both health and disease. The horse receives much of its dietary …

Objective—To estimate the national incidence of, operation-level risk factors for, and annual
economic impact of colic among horses in the United States during 1998 and 1999. Design …

Colic (abdominal pain) is a common cause of mortality in horses. Change in management of
horses is associated with increased colic risk and seasonal patterns of increased risk have …