{"id":268,"date":"2017-05-21T15:34:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-21T15:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/?p=268"},"modified":"2023-02-01T15:34:55","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T15:34:55","slug":"3-risks-of-impaction-colic-during-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/2017\/05\/21\/3-risks-of-impaction-colic-during-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Risks of Impaction Colic During Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>As the temperature drops, the risk of impaction colic often rises \u2014 particularly as you increase your horse\u2019s forage intake to promote body warmth. In this article, we discuss the three most common causes of impaction colic during Winter.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many benefits of feeding forage, such as pasture and hay, including in Winter. A concentrated source of fibre, forage helps your horse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain body condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce body heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At all times of year, every horse needs to consume between 1.5 and 2.5% of their bodyweight in forage every day to maintain a healthy body condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fibre is, by far, the most important ingredient in your horse\u2019s diet. During Winter, forage intake not only maintains a healthy body condition, but also<br>enables the production of body heat \u2014 powering your horse\u2019s health and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are several risks associated with feeding forage during Winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes of Impaction Colic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Running Cool, we advocate that every horse should receive a forage-first diet year-round. Feeding forage should remain a top priority for your horse\u2019s<br>feeding regime, including in Winter. But, it\u2019s important you\u2019re aware of the risks, so you can avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dehydration \u2013 Due to the cooler temperature, horses often consume less water in Winter. Water is crucial to proper digestion as it aids the passage<br>of food through the digestive system. Ensure your horse remains hydrated throughout Winter to reduce the risk of dehydration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change in feed \u2013 As pastures become depleted of nutrients, many horse owners change their horse\u2019s forage or grain source. Any changes in feed should<br>be made over several weeks to reduce the risk of digestive upset, including impaction colic.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220305032927\/https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/blog\/how-to-safely-change-your-horses-diet\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of activity \u2013 Finally, daily activity isn\u2019t just important for healthy circulation, joints, ligaments, hooves and muscles, it also supports healthy<br>digestion. Encourage daily activity by keeping your horse with others at pasture and giving them regular exercise.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At Running Cool, we genuinely care about your horse\u2019s health and wellbeing. Our superior horse feed range supports your horse at every stage of life with well-balanced vitamins, minerals and protein for pleasure and performance.<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220305032927\/http:\/\/www.apple.com\/\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><br><\/a><strong>to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the temperature drops, the risk of impaction colic often rises \u2014 particularly as you increase your horse\u2019s forage intake to promote body warmth. In this article, we discuss the three most common causes of impaction colic during Winter.&nbsp; There are many benefits of feeding forage, such as pasture and hay, including in Winter. 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