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Two Supplements' Effects on Nonglandular Ulcers (AAEP 2012)
Some nutritionists have speculated that certain dietary supplements might assist with equine ulcer management.
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Bismuth to Treat, Prevent Equine Stomach Ulcers?
In the case of horses with ulcers, the use of bismuth is not recommended.
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Study Shows Omeprazole Prevents Ulcers in Young Racehorses
A study confirms omeprazole can prevent gastric ulcer formation in young racehorses.
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Two Supplements' Effects on Nonglandular Ulcers (AAEP 2012)
January 28, 2013
Some nutritionists have speculated that certain dietary supplements might assist with equine ulcer management.... Read More
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Bismuth to Treat, Prevent Equine Stomach Ulcers?
November 30, 2012
In the case of horses with ulcers, the use of bismuth is not recommended.... Read More
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Diagnosing and Treating Gastric Ulcers in Horses
November 09, 2012
The majority of horses with gastric ulcers do not show outward clinical signs.... Read More
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Checking for Equine Stomach Ulcers
October 13, 2012
Gastroscopy is the only surefire way to know what the inside of your horse's stomach looks like. ... Read More
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A Closer Look: Gastric Ulcer Formation
August 17, 2012
In this special report, take a "closer look" at gastric ulcers, an all-too-common stomach condition.... Read More
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Study Shows Omeprazole Prevents Ulcers in Young Racehorses
July 11, 2012
A study confirms omeprazole can prevent gastric ulcer formation in young racehorses.... Read More
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Rood & Riddle, Merial to Host Gastroscopy Event June 11-12
June 06, 2012
The event will take place June 11-12 at the Kentucky Horse Park during the County Heir horse show.... Read More
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Gastric Ulcers
February 02, 2012
Diet and management changes as well as some drugs might help prevent gastric ulcer development in horses.... Read More
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Gastric Ulcer Supplements for Horses Evaluated
December 12, 2011
Researchers noted no significant effects of treating horses with an anti-ulcerogenic supplement.... Read More
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Carriage Horse Controversy Causes Veterinarian's Suspension
November 10, 2011
An ASPCA veterinarian was suspended without pay after providing conflicting information to media outlets.... Read More
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Behavior of Horses With, Without Gastric Ulcers Compared
November 08, 2011
A study shows that "ulcerated" horses didn't seem to look or act significantly different from healthy horses.... Read More
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Nutritional Support for Equine Digestive Health
November 05, 2011
Balancing the digestive system is key to maintaining equine health by improving nutrient absorption.... Read More
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Rood & Riddle To Host Gastroscopy Event Oct. 18
October 02, 2011
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, located in Lexington, Ky., will host a free gastroscopy event on Oct. 18.... Read More
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Gastric Ulcers and the Performance Horse
August 17, 2011
Recent studies show that gastric ulcers occur in a surprisingly high percentage of performance horses. ... Read More
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Using Nutrition to Prevent and Manage Equine Disease
July 19, 2011
Adjusting what a horse consumes can help prevent or squelch some equine ailments.... Read More
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Nutritional Management of Gastric Ulcers
June 09, 2011
Gastric ulcer syndrome can be time-consuming and expensive to treat. Learn how to use nutrition to manage ... Read More
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Gastric Ulcers and Weanlings: Effects of Diet Type
April 16, 2011
Gastric ulcers can affect horses of all breeds, ages, shapes, and sizes. Weanlings are among these: They are transitioning from a diet of milk to one of forages and concentrates, while also experiencing the stress of separation from their dams. ... Read More
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Nationwide Scopings Indicate All Horses At Risk for Stomach Ulcers
February 20, 2011
From 2008 through 2010, Merial hosted gastroscopy events across the country as part of a study on gastric ulcers and the recently released results indicate that stomach ulcers are a threat to horses of all breeds and disciplines. Veterinarians scoped... Read More
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Ulcers... For Life?
February 17, 2011
Proper management and prevention methods can help your horse remain ulcer-free.... Read More
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Equine Ulcers ... For Life?
February 01, 2011
Some horses are more predisposed to getting gastric ulcers, due to management, performance, or temperament... Read More
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Recurrent Colic Diagnosis
January 17, 2011
Recurrent colic in horses can be caused by parasites, ulcers, sand buildup, impactions, and other factors.... Read More
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Forage Buffering Capacity Relevant in Gastric Ulcer Prevention
January 09, 2011
The capacity of feeds and forages to counteract changes in gastric pH (their buffering capacity) plays an important role in the prevention of gastric ulcers in horses. Alfalfa hay has been shown to be more effective in reducing the severity of ulcers... Read More
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The Equine Compulsion to Crib
January 01, 2011
Sue McDonnel, PhD, answers questions about equine cribbing.... Read More
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Merial Names New ULCERGARD Spokespeople
December 18, 2010
When Merial put out the call for the next face and voice of ULCERGARD, a gastric ulcer prevention product for horses, the company received an overwhelming response. Horse owners, competitors, and veterinary professionals from throughout... Read More
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Equine Ulcers: Readers Share Experiences
December 14, 2010
More than 720 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Have you ever had to treat your horse(s) for gastric ulcers?" ... Read More
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