Gastric Ulcers in Horses
Equine Disease Quarterly
June 2, 2023
Gastric ulcers in horses can be challenging to identify and, in many cases, treat, but proper management practices can help reduce their occurrence.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Gastric ulcers in horses can be challenging to identify and, in many cases, treat, but proper management practices can help reduce their occurrence.
They might appear minor on the surface, but puncture wounds can involve dangerous underlying damage and infection. Here’s what you need to know about these injuries.
Drs. Camie Heleski and Jenny Biehunko explain the differences between a horse trainer, an animal behaviorist, and a veterinary behaviorist.
In this episode learn about treating sweet itch, dealing with hair loss in itchy horses, and managing EMS and allergies, among other topics. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Speeding up wound healing helped reduce the risk of infections and sepsis in rescue horses with skin wounds.
Find out how your horse can hurt his neck, risks for injury and disease, and associated therapies, so you can give your horse the best chance for a strong neck and an athletic future.
Researchers have found that these full-leg garments significantly increase lymphatic flow, which could be useful for recovery in horses.
Dr. Martin Nielsen offers solutions for 7 common problems veterinarians and their technicians encounter when performing FECs.
Researchers have learned more about inflammatory biomarkers and their presence in horses with inflammaging, or age-related bodywide inflammation.
Scratches, also known as pastern dermatitis, is a multifactorial infection commonly seen on a horse’s lower legs. Get tips for recognizing and managing this condition in our visual guide.
One nutritionist discusses the unique dietary needs of mules.
When creating a nutrition plan for horses, it is important to understand how much protein they need and which protein sources are most suitable for each individual.
Learn about bandaging materials, proper technique, and tips and tricks for managing fresh wounds and swollen limbs.
Feeding hay before loading your horse on the trailer can help prevent gastric ulcers from developing during long-haul travel.
Experts discuss what to do when your horse turns up with knee, hock, fetlock, or other leg joint wounds, and why.
Horses need plenty of good-quality sleep to be able to perform at their best. Learn about the importance of ‘good’ sleep and how our management practices can affect horses’ sleep quality and enhance their performance.
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
