Prevention Impaction Colic: Intestinal blockages are more common in winter, but you can take measures to reduce your horse's risk of developing one

摘要

Impaction colics occur when a mass of foodstuff gets lodged within a horse's gut, blocking the flow of digestive materials. This can happen when food is inadequately chewed or is too fibrous to be broken down efficiently via digestion. The slowing ofgut function resulting from inactivity can also lead to impactions. Regardless of the cause, the end result is the same: a miserable horse with a painful belly.Severe impactions may require surgery, but many can be resolved with medication and/or the administration of fluid via nasogastric tube.