Epidemiologic studies investigating colic provide important information that can be used to
devise evidence-based preventive health care strategies to minimize the risk of colic and …

Simple Summary Colic syndrome is the most common out-of-hours call for equine
practitioners. In most cases, medical treatment at home is effective for the resolution of the …

Background The survival of horses diagnosed with critical colic (requiring referral or
euthanasia) relies on rapid and effective decision‐making by the owner and veterinary …

Gastrointestinal colic is the most common primary care equine emergency 1 and affects
nearly one of four horses per year. 2 Colic is a significant welfare concern for equine …

Background There is limited evidence on factors affecting critical decision making for horses
with colic. This study's aim was to describe the assessment and decision making involved in …

Background Understanding factors influencing assessment of pain in horses will facilitate
communication between veterinarians and horse owners. Objectives To compare estimates …

As the primary decision-maker about the health, nutrition, and well-being of their horses,
owners' knowledge of correct management practices and clinical changes can potentially …

Oral and dental diseases are common in horses, as evidenced by the results of incidence
studies of dental diseases carried out on abattoir specimens or sports horses. Thus, periodic …

Simple Summary The description of health patterns of eventing horses outside of veterinary
clinics is limited. It is important to determine the relative impact of different health problems in …

The way horses are trained has implications for equine welfare and training success, yet
little is known about the factors that influence horse-owners' choice of training approach …