Without knowing the exact cause for cribbing behavior in horses, prevention can be difficult, explains Sara L. Mastellar, South Dakota State University Equine Instructor.

Horses with colic are at a higher risk for developing disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a life-threatening blood-clotting disorder that can cause excessive bleeding or excessive clotting.

Despite many horse owners' belief to the contrary, researchers concluded in a new study that cribbing does not appear to be a learned disorder. However, genetic predisposition appears to be a ...

Cribbing has long been a source consternation to horse owners, who worry the wind-sucking can damage barns, fences, horses' teeth, and possibly increase chances of medical issues like colic. The ...

In horses, these behaviors may include cribbing, pawing, head shaking, weaving, and windsucking. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the compulsive behavior of horse cribbing, also known as ...

“Cribbing and windsucking both produce saliva, which will neutralise acid levels in the horse’s stomach, reducing any discomfort being suffered by the horse due to excessive stomach acid ...

Horses spend most of their days in the stable during winter, ... Researchers now say that traditional deterrents such as anti-weave grilles and cribbing collars can cause more harm than they ...

Providing the horse with ample forage, ... Help for cribbing horses and their owners, Michigan State University research suggests. Updated: Aug. 26, 2011, 4:15 p.m.