FREE Fact Sheet - Colic in Horses

Colic in Horses


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Download your free HYGAIN Fact Sheet to keep on you phone or print it out to put up at your stable! The term “colic” strikes fear among us all, rightful so, as the incidence of colic in the general horse population has been estimated between 10 and 11% per year. Among domesticated horses, colic is a major cause of premature death and a recent study revealed colic was second only to old-age as the leading cause of death in horses. A condition we all must take very serious! This fact sheet lists possible signs your horse may exhibit for early recognition, explains what to do whilst you wait for the vet to arrive and tips and tricks on how to prevent colic in your horses in the first place.

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