Feeding Ulcer-Prone EMS Horses
Janice L. Holland, PhD
April 21, 2025
One reader wants to know how she can manage her metabolic horse that is also prone to gastric ulcers. Here’s what she should consider.
One reader wants to know how she can manage her metabolic horse that is also prone to gastric ulcers. Here’s what she should consider.
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Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers describes the safest ways to help a horse lose weight without overrestricting his forage intake and increasing his risk of gastric ulcers.
One expert describes the best way to manage horses with a history of squamous and glandular ulcers and how to prevent recurrence.
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Taking a whole-horse approach to preventing gastric ulcers might be the best way to improve your horse’s health and well-being. Here’s why.
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An owner asks for help feeding her mare who needs to gain weight but is proving to be a picky eater. An equine nutritionist shares some advice.
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A magnesium oxide blend decreased squamous ulcer scores in French Trotter horses in training, suggesting its potential as a buffering option.
Discover key signs that could indicate 2 types of gastric ulcers in your horse so you can take proactive steps to ensure his peak health.
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