Water intake decreases as water temperature falls below 45o F. Lack of water intake (which also causes decreased saliva production) results in drier ingesta in the gastrointestinal tract. The increased dry matter of ingesta increases the possibility of impaction colics.
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Why do horses display a higher incidence of impaction colics during abrupt environmental temperature decreases below 45 degrees F?
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