So, we now know how to recognize horses afflicted with EGUS and also the proven therapeutic methods used to treat such horses. This begs the question, how do we manage these ulcer patients? Numerous studies have shown that intense training and...
Let’s say you’ve just indulged in a rich gourmet meal complete with red wine and a decadent chocolate dessert. An hour or so later, you’re regretting that decision as some pesky heartburn keeps you awake. Eventually you swallow some Tums©, Tagamet©,...
Be it in the show ring or over dinner with horse friends, the topic of gastric ulcers always seems to elicit sentiments of frustration and misunderstanding. What causes these pesky ulcers and what can we do as horseman to combat them? To start, it’s important to...
Most horse owners are familiar with equine gastric ulcers, or EGUS (equine gastric ulcer syndrome). Gastric ulcers are extremely common in horses and likely underdiagnosed. Because horses evolved as grazing animals, their stomachs are designed for continual...
By Dr. Shane Baird Anyone in the horse industry knows that a healthy horse gut is of the utmost importance. As owners and stewards of the horse we need to do everything that we can do to keep that gut in the best shape possible. The use of probiotics and their...
