Epidemiologic studies investigating colic provide important information that can be used to
devise evidence-based preventive health care strategies to minimize the risk of colic and …

Materials and Methods: A cohort of 256 horses living in Lamongan, East Java, Indonesia,
was randomly recruited based on reports of colic symptoms by owners. Diagnosis and …

Simple Summary Equids, such as horses, donkeys, and mules, play vital roles in various
types of work globally, with their use differing significantly across countries of different …

Nutrition is the foundation of health and welfare, going hand in hand with horse husbandry.
Without appropriate nutrition, combined with sound husbandry practices, all equine body …

Working equid populations are mainly present in low to middle-income countries, their work
directly contributing to the lives of people reliant on their presence. Although assistance from …

Abstract Background and Aim: Colic is the primary problem affecting equestrian care
worldwide. The primary cause of colic is digestive diseases; however, they can also affect …

Horse owners are crucial in recognizing colic because they are responsible for identifying
the signs of colic and deciding whether to seek veterinary intervention. Common reasons for …

Small farmers produce most food in low-and middle-income countries and most small
farmers rely on directly or indirectly working equids (WE). The lack of methods and metrics …

Aims: The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of the traditional gestures and
practices used by horse owners and users in the management of digestive pathologies, in …