Quick Answer. Protein synthesis is a two-step process that individual cells undergo to manufacture proteins necessary to their survival.
Colic in horses can be caused by lack of dental care. Horses that are unable to chew their food properly can suffer from impaction colic, where pieces of poorly chewed hay block portions of the intestine. Have your horse's teeth floated regularly when needed to avoid this type of colic.
Every horse exhibits different signs, but the most common colic signs include: 1  Not eating. 2  Looking at his/her belly. 3  Pawing. Curling the upper lip.  Laying 1  down. Rolling.  Restless behavior, getting up and 1  down. Decreased manure production.