How to avoid Horse Colic

It is important as a horse owner to realize that horse colic is an unfortunate fact of life. Annual equine colic incidences of approximately 10% are quite common. Research reveals that 11% of affected horses die. Listed below are some of the management factors which are thought to increase the incidence of colic in horses. Horses which fall into high-risk categories, such as stabled horses in intense training and fit horses recently injured, should be monitored particularly closely.

• allow as much pasture time as possible
• maintain a regular feeding and exercise schedule
• provide constant access to clean water
• provide at least 60% of digestible energy from roughage
• do not feed excessive carbohydrates
• do not feed moldy hay or grain
• feed hay and water before grain
• provide access to forage for as much of the day as possible
• do not over graze pastures and prevent ingestion of sand and dirt
• do not feed or water horses before they have cooled out
• make all changes in diet, exercise level and management slowly
• feed ColiClenz™ Plus
• control intestinal parasites

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