Horses on antibiotics might experience feeding, housing, and management changes as well as increased stress, which are associated with gastric ulcer development.
Understanding how your growing foal’s digestive system works can help you recognize and avoid potential problems.
Researchers have developed a new recommendation for horses being treated with the drug for a period of eight weeks.
Exercise significantly affects risk of gastric ulcer development in horses, particularly in the glandular region, which underscores the need for management precautions.
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Gastric ulcers in horses can be challenging to identify and, in many cases, treat, but proper management practices can help reduce their occurrence.
Feeding hay before loading your horse on the trailer can help prevent gastric ulcers from developing during long-haul travel.
Dr. Anna Pesta-Dunaway explains the best ways to manage and prevent ulcers in competition horses in this clip from Ask TheHorse Live.
Consider growth rate and nutrient balance when deciding what to feed young horses.
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
While NSAIDs are valuable tools for controlling horses’ pain and inflammation, they do come with risks.
There are 2 forms of equine gastric ulcer syndrome. A researcher describes how to prevent them.
Researchers studied the effects of transitioning horses from pasture life to a training program on their risk of developing ulcers.
A once-heavy senior horse is struggling to hold condition after dental work. Our nutritionist weighs in.
Discover how each region of your horse’s digestive system works in this visual guide.
Born to forage all day, horses constantly secrete stomach acid. Acid-buffers can help meal-fed horses, but will they create future problems? Find out from our equine nutrition expert.
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