Equine Colic Research: Future Prospects for an Age-old Problem

Colic continues to be a serious health concern for horse owners and the equine industry. Studies indicate that approximately 10% of the horse population will suffer an episode of colic each year and that approximately 0.7% will die from colic. Based on the American Horse Council's estimated population of 9.2 million horses in the United States, approximately 920,000 cases of colic occur