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Understanding The Different Types of Equine Colic With Dr. Sarah Freeman
Episode 43 • 1st March 2026 • The Stable Management Podcast • The Horse
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In this episode Sarah Freeman, BVetMed, PhD, CertVA, Cert VR, CertES, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS, professor of veterinary surgery at University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, in Leicestershire, describes the different types of equine colic that barn managers and horse owners need to know. She explains the different treatment and management options for each, how to handle colic situations on the farm, and future research directions. Find the emergency colic plan here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/ownership-loaning/equine-care-plan/

Other essential colic info covered in this episode can be found here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/horse-health/equine-diseases/colic-in-horses/

GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 43:

  1. Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
  2. Guest: Dr. Sarah Freeman, BVetMed, PhD, CertVA, Cert VR, CertES, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS, professor of veterinary surgery at University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine
  3. Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Ask TheHorse Live, USRider Equestrian

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