Written by two respected and leading authorities in the equine field, Handbook of Equine Colic provides a succinct, easy-to-access and practical guide to the management and treatment of the horse with colic. There is also a chapter dealing with the prevention of colic, which is the aim of every horse owner and veterinarian.

Practical Guide to Equine Colic is an ideal resource for daily use in treating horses with colic, appealing to students, equine practitioners, and specialists alike. Key Features. Takes a highly practical approach to managing equine colic patients; Offers clinically oriented guidance to veterinary care for colic through all stages of the process

Chapter 1 discusses the signs of colic, the horse's digestive system, and the possible sources of colic pain; Chapter 2 discusses risk factors for colic, or the things that increase the potential for colic to occur; Chapter 3 discusses simple management strategies for preventing colic, including prevention of specific types of colic; and ...

Covering colic management and treatment from the veterinarian’s first involvement through referral, surgical intervention, and long-term recovery, the book offers practical advice on managing a colic case.

‘Handbook of Equine Colic’ provides practical information on all aspects of equine colic. Comprehensive in its coverage the book discusses: the causes of colic, examination, medical treatments, management of specific diseases, husbandry and prevention.