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Colic : Detect, Prevent, Learn

Colic: Detect,Prevent and Learn
As horse owners and carers, we are likely to have come across a horse with colic at least once throughout our equestrian careers, but exactly how much do you know about equine colic and how prepared are you?

What is Colic?
Colic is the term used to describe abdominal pain in horses that is caused by problem in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Ranging in severity, there are around 70 different GI tract problems that can cause a horse to colic. Colic is one of the most common causes of death in horses, however developments to veterinary medicine have resulted in far better prognosis thanks to improved diagnostics and better treatment. If you’re unfamiliar with how the horse’s digestive system works, check out this great video from Dengie Horse Feeds, where Equine nutritionists Katie Williams and Claire Akers show you around the horse’s digestive system using a life size model.

Know the signs!
Early diagnosis of colic is one of the most important factors to en…

Transporting the Competition Horse

Transporting the Competition Horse

Travelled nationally and internationally for leisure, breeding, competition, sale and slaughter, horses are the most travelled livestock [1]. The effects of which on welfare have been relatively well documented with proven indications of both physical and psychological stress [8] and the development of ailments such as respiratory problems, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, pyrexia and physical harm [1]. For performance however, there is less investigation despite the majority of hours accrued from travel, arising for performance related journeys. As owners and riders, we want and expect those performances to be our best, after weeks, months and years of training. However, with recent research suggesting a 4 hour rest is required prior to exercise after a 3 hour journey [17], could this be an overlooked detriment to the horse’s performance? How does transportation affect your horse?
StressDespite horses proving to be good travellers and adapting and h…

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)

'Gastric Ulcers' is an increasingly recognised term in the equine industry but is this down to increased prevalence or simply greater awareness and understanding? According to Richard Hepburn BVSc (Hons) CertEM (IntMed) Dip ACVIM MRCVS, Specialist in Gastroenterology, neurology and intensive care at B&W Equine Vets, the problem has been around for decades but due to lack of awareness and high cost diagnostic tools in the 90's and early 2000's, testing and therefore identification of gastric ulcers was limited, until recently. Now the disease is diagnosed as frequently as 1 in 3 horses with a much higher likelihood in racehorses than sport horses1,2. In today's blog, we break down the condition into need-to-know nuggets and look at how the development of ulcers can be prevented.

What are Gastric Ulcers?
Gastric Ulcers refer to sore and inflamed areas of the equine stomach which have been exposed to stomach acid over a prolonged …

Equine Arthritis

Equine Arthritis

Arthritis is a common problem for both us and our horses, suffered by 1 in 6 adults [1] and the cause of 60% of lameness cases [2]. Also known as Osteoarthritis (OA) and degenerative joint disease (DJD), arthritis is not uncommon during an equine athlete’s career or elderly years, ultimately resulting in loss of articular cartilage, bony changes and reduced joint space, giving rise to pain and discomfort, reduced range of motion and athletic ability [3,4]. Occurring predominantly in synovial joints of the horse, the knee, hock and fetlock are most commonly affected by the disease [5], impairing their ability to transfer load and allow movement [3]. The physiological process leading to this point is shown below in a diagram by Joint Performance.

Indications that your horse is suffering from OA include swelling, stiffness, reduced motion of a joint, lameness, reluctance to work, altered performance/behaviour and difficulty or reluctance to lay down [5,6]. If you suspect t…

Equine Sleep

Equine Sleep
Compared to other mammals, horses sleep relatively little with approximately a total sleep time of 5 hours, just 3 hours of sleep laying down and 30 minutes of paradoxical sleep (or REM) within any 24 hour period [1]. However, due to domesticated management practices, housing arrangements and environmental insecurity, the horse faces many challenges which regularly disrupt their natural sleep pattern [3,5]. These challenges include short stays at shows, the vets or the racetrack and housing conditions which are either too small, unfamiliar, uncomfortable or contain a threat [3,10].We know as humans how problematic lack of sleep can become for daily functioning, mental health and physical health. So is this the case for our horses too?

Sleep Deprivation in the horseIt is not fully known to what extent sleep deprivation can detriment the horse, as compared to other species, it is a difficult condition to recreate and monitor in an experimental setting. Nevertheless, from what…

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