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* "WEEKEND STAR" Nutrition & Feed by Dan Irwin COLIC (ABDOMINAL PAIN) The word is without a doubt one of the most traumatizing in the vocabulary of horse owners. Colic discriminates for no one, bringing some- 'times-tragic consequences to million dollar racehorses as well as backyard pets. While the treatment of colic requires - the expertise of a qualified vet- erinarian, all of us who feed or own horses should know how we can prevent this most painful of conditions. The reality is that colic is often a result of the domestic condi- tions we have imposed on horses, rather than something that would occur frequently in nature. In a natural state the horse is an almost continuous grazer and is constantly on the 'move. The horse's rather small stomach is therefore constant- ly processing small amounts of fibrous feed rather than large amounts of grain and is less likely to be exposed to the con- ditions outlined below. TYPES OF COLIC 1. Impaction Any number of foreign objects that are ingested by the horse, which can cause the intestines to become blocked, can cause colic. Shavings, rubber, wire and bits of wood have all been discovered in colic related fatalities. A large slug of grain (particularly barley or wheat) forms lactic acid and may lower pH in the lower gut to the point where motility is reduced causing a feed impaction. - 2. Gas Colic Lush green feeds such as alfal- fa rapidly ferment and can cause a gas buildup in the large intestine resulting in reduced motility and pain. 3. Intestinal Spasms Can be caused by excitement, excessively cold water, moldy feed or sudden changes in feed. 4. Parasites Can cause a blockage or in some cases restrict blood flow to the intestines. None of us wants to see our horses suffer fo colic even WANT E EAGLE CREEK LIVESTOCK & + Electrobraid - High Tensile - Page Wire « Spur Rail « Centaur and much more! 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Provide adequate fiber in the diet in the form of hay or pasture. A minimum of 1% of . body weight as forage is a good rule of thumb. 3. Provide access to clean water as often as possible. Be sure to take the chill off the water in the winter. 4. Be sure that pastures or pad- docks are free of loose wire, rubber or any objects a horse could swallow. 5. Maintain a regular and effective parasite control pro- gram. 6. Make any feed changes gradually. 7. Avoid overly lush (especially alfalfa) pastures. Introduce horses to a new pasture gradu- ally. 8. Feed some hay prior to grain. Spread the feeding of hay out over as many feedings as possible. 9. The addition of some fat in the grain reduces the depend- ence on starch for energy. Yeast culture added to grain rations helps to stabilize fer- mentation in the lower gut. 10. Send your veterinarian a Christmas card and thank him/her for their expertise. 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