What You Need to Know About Equine Stomach Acid
Edited Press Release
August 27, 2018
Common feeding practices could be causing your horse’s stomach acid levels to rise.
Common feeding practices could be causing your horse’s stomach acid levels to rise.
Horses that don’t compete aren’t immune to gastric ulcer formation. Here’s what to watch for.
A brief period of fasting prior to omeprazole administration could help maximize drug absorption and, thus, efficacy.
An ulcer is an area of damaged and eroded tissue that leaves behind a painful divot (think of a canker sore or a bed sore). In this special report, take a “closer look” at gastric ulcers, an all-too-common equine stomach condition.
An automated feeder that provides grain in multiple small meals throughout the day might help reduce the prevalence of gastric ulcers in horses in training.
A study shows that “ulcerated” horses didn’t seem to look or act significantly different from healthy horses.
Learn about special characteristics of each part of the horse’s digestive tract and different medical conditions that can develop there.
Many gastric-support supplements include pectin and lecithins. Find out how they might help horses with EGUS.
Of the 323 respondents, only 81 (25%) have had a gastroscopy performed on their horse to check for ulcers.
Learn about keeping OTTBs healthy and happy as they move into new disciplines. We’ll cover feeding, vet care, handling, and more!
Lecture topics will include parasitology, gastric ulcers, fescue management, respiratory conditions, and more.
Still, the researchers say they hope continued research on the topic will make equine gastric ulcers easier to diagnose.
While aloe vera appeared to have some benefits, researchers say omeprazole remains the treatment of choice.
Skin diseases and lameness were the most commonly reported ailments, affecting 31.1% and 23.4% of horses, respectively.
Owners of horses with medical problems reported “good” results following nutritional consultation in 92% cases.
Alfalfa products with smaller particle sizes appear to be more effective in helping limit gastric lesion formation.
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