Gastric Ulcers in horses is a common problem, but are relatively easy to diagnose and treat with the right information and the right products. Digestive ulcers are a common clinical finding in horses being trained to show. The prevalence of such a condition has been documented to be up to 93% of horses trained for racing and almost 60% of performance horses. What is Equine ... Continue Reading »
Gastric Ulcers
Is it best to treat a horse with omeprazole or sucralfate?
When deciding whether to treat equine ulcers with omeprazole or sucralfate - it's important to first identify the type of ulcer you're treating. In general terms, omeprazole is effective on gastric ulcers while sucralfate can alleviate symptoms of both gastric ulcers and hindgut ulcers. Treating with omeprazole or sucralfate Sucralfate helps horses with ulcers by ... Continue Reading »
The Cause of Ulcers in OTTBs – Treatment and Prevention
The latest research shows that more than 80% of thoroughbreds retiring from racing suffer from ulcers. In order to understand how to prevent and treat your OTTB, you need to understand why ulcers are so prevalent in race horses. What are the causes of ulcers in OTTBs? The primary cause of ulceration in race horses, or ulcers in OTTBs, include the following: Intense ... Continue Reading »
Diagnosing equine ulcers with a scoping alternative
When it comes to diagnosing gastric ulcers, there's a scoping alternative that's becoming more and more popular. It involves a trial treatment of omeprazole. Vets suggest that horses with gastric ulcer symptoms should be put on a short course of omeprazole, instead of being scoped. For many, this is a much more affordable and less invasive way to diagnose ulcers. How does ... Continue Reading »
How gastric splashing causes ulcers in horses
As you probably know, the development of ulcers in horses is a man-made problem. The domestication of horses has resulted in stressors and nutritional changes that are not compatible with a horse's digestive system. In addition, horse's stomachs are not compatible with high intensity exercise. It's for this reason you might see an increase in ulcer symptoms as your horse is ... Continue Reading »
