In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, guest editor Dr. Louise L. Southwood brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Equine Colic. Successful outcome for horses with colic is dependent on a team approach between owners, caregivers, primary care veterinarians, and specialists. This issue focuses on gastrointestinal causes of colic, covering early referral, early recognition of intestinal strangulation, prevention of complications, and optimizing prognosis. Decision-making for euthanasia will be discussed throughout with an emphasis on communication and support for owners. Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including current topics in medical colic; complications and impact on outcome; what is the microbiota and what is its role in colic?; repeat laparotomy; ultrasonographic evaluation; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews of equine colic, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.