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  • SAND COLIC WARNING

    Beware sand colic now.  ANY horse on sand or clay can be affected! Poor grazing & no rain means greedy horses in particular will be ingesting more dirt / sand. Some heavy rain after long dry period also leads to sand colic in some horses. More details below https://www.debenvalleyvet.co.uk/information-summary/sand-colic-and-psyllium/ We sell Psyllium or pelleted Psyllium… Read more

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  • SO MANY COLICS THIS WINTER……. BUT WHY?

    Short answer is the weather! So much rain and wet conditions have caused really high numbers of sand colic Please read about sand colic and check your horses dung. EVEN IF YOU ARE ON CLAY!!! https://www.debenvalleyvet.co.uk/…/sand-colic-and…/ Heavy rain causes sand to come to the surface (even on clay soils). The sand coats the grass, the… Read more

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  • Sand Colic and Psyllium

    You can start the day as normal with your lovely horse and by the end of the day, despite best veterinary care and your efforts, suddenly your horse is gone… Read more

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