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Colic in Pregnant and Post Foaling Mares
Post Foaling Colic in Horses
Introduction
Episodes of both mild colicky behavior and serious causes of colic are common in mares around the time of birth. This article discusses the various causes, their diagnosis, and treatment. This includes:
- Pre-Foaling Colic
- Post-Foaling Colic
- Ruptured Uterine Artery
- Uterine, Cervical, and Vaginal Tears
- Uterine torsion
- Large Bowel Torsion
Pre-Foaling Colic
Almost all mares have recurring short mild episodes of colicky behavior prior to birth. They generally start the last month and may be missed completely if the mare is not frequently watched. The mare will have short episodes of mild depression, laying down quietly, or inappetence. Rarely will these episodes last longer than 20 minutes and usually mild stimulation like walking will bring the mare out of it. It is uncertain what causes these episodes but may represent periods of foal activity or altered bowel motility.
Post-Foaling Colic
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