Poll Recap: Checking for Gastric Ulcers
Jennifer Whittle
January 30, 2018
Of the 323 respondents, only 81 (25%) have had a gastroscopy performed on their horse to check for ulcers.
Of the 323 respondents, only 81 (25%) have had a gastroscopy performed on their horse to check for ulcers.
A “GIP” antagonist could provide an alternative way to combat metabolic disease in equids, researchers found.
Both anti-inflammatory drugs reduced fecal microbial diversity, which could negatively impact horse health.
Is the sugar content in beet pulp too high for some horses? Read an equine nutritionist’s answer.
Oral atropine has been associated with slowed gastrointestinal movement, but researchers found no evidence of this with topical application.
Lecture topics will include parasitology, gastric ulcers, fescue management, respiratory conditions, and more.
Low-intensity swimming could help maintain glucose and insulin levels without putting excess strain on horses’ limbs.
Researchers have determined that that some gastrointestinal lesions are more common in certain types of horses.
Take a look at how immunosenescence and its effects impact the way owners and veterinarians care for senior horses.
Still, the researchers say they hope continued research on the topic will make equine gastric ulcers easier to diagnose.
Learn about the innerworkings of horses’ digestive tracts and how the bacteria that reside there impact health.
While aloe vera appeared to have some benefits, researchers say omeprazole remains the treatment of choice.
A digestive health course will be free for the first 50 registrants from each of Ontario’s three racing sectors.
Skin diseases and lameness were the most commonly reported ailments, affecting 31.1% and 23.4% of horses, respectively.
Chronic colic in horses presents a unique challenge and creates a diagnostic puzzle for veterinarians to piece together. Here’s how they approach it.
With Oktoberfest in full swing, we started to wonder: Is the racetrack tradition of giving horses beer a good idea?
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
