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.
Another common form of colic is gas colic, also referred to as spasmodic colic. This form of colic occurs when excess gases or fluids build up and create pressure within the digestive tract of a horse. The colon may also involuntarily contract or spasm, causing discomfort.