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According to the AAEP, what is the number one killer of horses?

Colic is the leading killer of horses, says the AAEP.

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  1. Strangles
  2. Colic ✔
  3. Hoof abscess

Why: The AAEP states that colic is the No. 1 killer of horses. A horse's digestive anatomy and function make it prone to colic, and good management plays a large role in prevention.

Huh, didn't know that: The AAEP notes that not every colic case can be avoided, but good management lowers the risk.

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References

Answer: Colic. The AAEP states that colic is the No. 1 killer of horses. A horse's digestive anatomy and function make it prone to colic, and good management plays a large role in prevention.

  1. 10 Tips for Preventing Colic (AAEP) aaep.org/resource/10-tips-for-preventing-colic
    The No. 1 killer of horses is colic.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 10 Tips for Preventing Colic (AAEP) aaep.org/resource/10-tips-for-preventing-colic
    horses seem predisposed to colic due to the anatomy and function of their digestive tracts
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. 10 Tips for Preventing Colic (AAEP) aaep.org/resource/10-tips-for-preventing-colic
    Although not every case is avoidable
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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