Nothing can drain the colour from a horse owner’s face quicker than hearing the word "colic"! Winter is an important season to focus on colic prevention and ward off water woes that can lead to impaction in the equine gut.
Equine Guelph has many resources to reduce your horse’s risk of colic, including a
free interactive online healthcare tool, the Colic Risk Rater. The importance of access to clean, fresh water 24 hours a day, to keep everything flowing smoothly, cannot be overstated and is one of the top 12 tips discussed among management practices. For an even deeper dive into digestive health – take the next offering of Equine Guelph’s online course, Gut Health and Colic Prevention, Feb. 8-19 on TheHorsePortal.ca. Both resources are generously sponsored by CapriCMW Insurance Services Ltd.