Sand colic in horses a downside of mild winter and economy doesnt help either, veterinarian says

ALLEGAN — Veteran Southwest Michigan horse owners likely already know their sandy pasture may require some extra precautions.
But even they may have failed to factor in the mild and relatively snow-free winter, and how it may contribute to sand colic in horses this spring, warns Michigan State University Extension and an Allegan veterinarian.
The lack of snow cover has resulted in horses taking in an extra load of sand as they nibble at forage, according to a news release from MSU.
It’s a situation that’s particularly troubling for horse owners in this part of the state, or for those suffering financial hardship, said Jim Connell, veterinarian at Town & Country Veterinary Hospital in Allegan. Read more