Abdominal problems causing colic are the most common reason for doing surgery and the most common cause of natural death in horses.
Colic pain can have many causes.
Often it is difficult to determine the specific cause. Veterinarians treat horses with colic according to their medical needs, based on initial and follow-up examination. Most horses with uncomplicated colic respond to treatment within 2 to 4 hours. Horses not responding to initial treatment require further examination and treatment. This requires another visit to reevaluate your horse.