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Tackling Equine Gastric Ulcers

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 9, 2025

Here’s how you can recognize the early signs and risk factors for EGUS, and how veterinarians diagnose and treat the condition.

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Clair Thunes, PhD December 24, 2024

Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.

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Haylie Kerstetter December 20, 2024

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.

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Lucile Vigouroux December 13, 2024

Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses that have 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 22, 2024

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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Madeline Boast, MSc October 4, 2024

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Janice L. Holland, PhD October 3, 2024

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