CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CRIBBING AND COLIC EXAMINED

Scientists have established the link between cribbing (also called windsucking) and colic, but a “causal” relationship between the two remains to be proven, say researchers from the University of California, Davis. Colic is an important and often nerve-wracking event for horses and their owners. Cases can be mild or severe, and all too frequently, colic is fatal. Knowing what predisposes horses to colic is an essential part of preventing future episodes. Continue reading…