Strangulating Lipoma in Horses: The Silent Killer
David E. Freeman
Strangulating lipoma is one of the most common causes of colic in horses and requires prompt surgical treatment to prevent irreversible injury, an expensive surgery, and a poor outcome. This publication discusses the importance of lipoma as a cause of life-threatening colic and the complex nature of the clinical condition it causes. The publication also discusses diagnosis and misconceptions. Written by David E. Freeman, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension, August 2026.
