A Tale of 2 Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndromes
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
June 17, 2024
Learn about the distinctions between squamous and glandular disease and how to help your horse avoid painful gastric ulcers.
Learn about the distinctions between squamous and glandular disease and how to help your horse avoid painful gastric ulcers.
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New research might lead to a vaccine for this highly contagious disease.
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Understanding how your growing foal’s digestive system works can help you recognize and avoid potential problems.
Knowing the causes of colic in horses, treatment options, and why referral might be necessary can give your horse a better outcome in a colic emergency.
Researchers have developed a new recommendation for horses being treated with the drug for a period of eight weeks.
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