Fresh Scoop: What Horse Owners Need To Know About Colic

Veterinarian teaching students how to examine a horse's head and mouth.
Veterinarian teaching students how to examine a horse's head and mouth. Animal/Vet Sciences Adelaide Univ

Newsdate: Friday, November 10, 2023 – 11:30 am
Location: DENVER,Colorado

Colic, a common and critical concern for equids, demands attention from horse owners. In the  latest episode  "Episode 62: Understanding colic in horses" of Fresh Scoop, experts share invaluable information about this significant disease.

Colicky horse that has been rolling on the ground in pain.

Colicky horse that has been rolling on the ground in pain.

Fresh Scoop is a monthly veterinary science podcast curated by Morris Animal Foundation for practicing veterinarians, veterinary technicians and students, as well as animal-loving science geeks.
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Join Dr. Kelly Diehl, Senior Director of Science Communications at Morris Animal Foundation, as she sits down with Dr. Sharanne Raidal, Professor of Equine Medicine at Charles Sturt University in Australia. Dr. Raidal provides the latest insights on preventing, diagnosing and treating colic, with a special focus on empowering owners with the knowledge to safeguard their horses’ well-being.

Fresh Scoop is a monthly veterinary science podcast curated by Morris Animal Foundation for practicing veterinarians, veterinary technicians and students, as well as animal-loving science geeks. Episodes are available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher, as well as the Foundation’s podcast page.

About Morris Animal Foundation

Morris Animal Foundation’s mission is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, it is one of the largest nonprofit animal health research organizations in the world, funding nearly $160 million in more than 3,000 critical studies to date across a broad range of species. Learn more at morrisanimalfoundation.org


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