Epidemiology can be very useful and informative in understanding equine colic. It can provide information regarding the causes, risk factors and survival rates of different types of colic. The incidence of colic can be estimated and monitored. Epidemiology can provide an approach to investigating an outbreak of colic. Ultimately, epidemiology can consolidate all of information and variables to inform veterinarians about methods to prevent colic. | Epidemiology can be very useful and informative in understanding equine colic. It can provide information regarding the causes, risk factors and survival rates of different types of colic. The incidence of colic can be estimated and monitored. Epidemiology can provide an approach to investigating an outbreak of colic. Ultimately, epidemiology can consolidate all of information and variables to inform veterinarians about methods to prevent colic. |