Equine Gastric Ulcers
Frank M. Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM
August 24, 2021
Is your horse cinchy or unthrifty? Learn about EGUS, which affects an estimated 50-90% of horses.
Is your horse cinchy or unthrifty? Learn about EGUS, which affects an estimated 50-90% of horses.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes talks about the best ways to keep horses fueled and hydrated during competition.
Italian researchers found higher-placed haynets significantly shorten horses’ back muscles and change their jaw angles as they eat.
Behavior and performance changes that could be associated with gastric ulcers in horses should prompt further veterinary investigation.
Here’s what to expect if your horse needs to undergo gastroscopy, the only surefire way to check for equine gastric ulcers.
A study found omeprazole protected horses against phenylbutazone-induced equine glandular gastric disease but might exacerbate phenylbutazone-induced intestinal disease.
Fasting a horse overnight prior to giving an omeprazole dose to treat ulcers improves treatment outcomes, especially for glandular ulcers, a researcher found.
Does your horse have gastric ulcers? Research suggests the odds are yes. Learn more about EGUS with educational content throughout August.
Showing, training, traveling, or even lifestyle changes can put your horse under stress that risks his health. The right nutritional choices can support his immune system, GI tract, and overall well-being. Learn how.
Gastric disease develops most commonly in the squamous region, when stomach acid splashes onto that vulnerable area of tissue. Why it develops in the glandular region—and how to prevent and treat it—is less clear. Five researchers discuss what we do know about equine glandular gastric disease.
Reduced performance, including a shorter stride length, is likely a consequence of pain caused by equine gastric ulcers.
Learn about the risk factors associated with horses getting gastric ulcers, as well as diagnosis and basic management and treatment.
Italian and Australian researchers investigated the relationship between transportation, gastric pH, and gastric ulcers. The team was surprised by some of the results.
Both NSAIDs induced GI tract inflammation, but phenylbutazone might result in more severe inflammation in the lower GI tract.
How can horse owners help prevent equine gastric ulcers?
One is prescribed by your veterinarian, the other is available over the counter. Find out more in our Q&A.
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