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Anthony T Blikslager1

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
|May 16, 2019
PubMed
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Management and nutrition significantly impact equine colic risk. Understanding these factors, from diet to parasite control, is key to preventing gastrointestinal issues in horses.

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Area of Science:

  • Equine Health
  • Gastroenterology
  • Animal Management

Background:

  • Colic in horses is frequently linked to management practices, including stall confinement and specific feeding strategies.
  • Nutritional management, particularly meal feeding, can disrupt equine gastrointestinal function, affecting water transport and microbiome balance.
  • Parasitic infections, historically a major cause of colic, have seen reduced incidence due to anthelmintics but require ongoing surveillance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted management and nutritional risk factors associated with various equine colic conditions.
  • To highlight the role of gastrointestinal alterations and microbiome changes in colic development.
  • To emphasize the importance of informed management strategies for colic prevention in horses.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
ForageImpactionLipomaVolvulus

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  • Review of existing literature linking management and nutritional factors to colic.
  • Analysis of how specific feeding practices (e.g., meal feeding) influence equine gastrointestinal physiology.
  • Examination of the historical and current role of parasites and their treatment in colic incidence.

Main Results:

  • Stall confinement and nutritional management are strongly associated with colic, affecting gut motility, transport, and microbiome.
  • Meal feeding can lead to significant water flux in the colon, potentially inducing impaction or volvulus.
  • While anthelmintics have reduced parasite-induced colic, vigilance against resistant or re-emerging parasites like large strongyles is crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding and modifying management and nutritional practices are paramount for preventing colic in horses.
  • Proactive parasite surveillance and management remain essential components of equine colic prevention strategies.
  • Further research into nutrition, endocrine factors, and their interplay with colic could refine optimal management recommendations.