Many horse owners swear by using aloe vera gel to treat ulcers in horses. But the question is… does it work? Let’s see what the scientists say when they compared it to omeprazole.
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Better, faster, stronger: Is L-citruline the secret to performance?
What if I told you that you could give your horse a supplement to improve their speed, stamina and recovery? Would you want to try it?
Read moreEquine stomach ulcers: What’s good for the goose…
So your horse has stomach ulcers… but do you know what type? Treatments for squamous ulcers can make glandular ulcers worse…
Read moreWhat is the relationship between feed availability and stomach ulcers?
Horses need to be eating… all the time. If they aren’t able to eat because they are traveling or competing, then there is a risk of stomach ulcers.
Read moreCompetition and consequences: Insight into the causes of gastric ulcers
Have you ever wondered what impact one weekend of competition can have on the digestive system of your horse? Find out more in our Alternate Touch blog.
Read moreTurmeric – the spice that changed my life
I was buying a coffee the other day, and as I handed over a $20 note to pay, the barista glanced down at my fingers, and then back up at me with a look of disgust, before rapidly handing me
Read moreMidnight’s story – When a bad back isn’t a bad back
When a bad back turns out to be a chronic case of gastric ulcers. Find out more about Midnight’s transformation through a natural approach to digestive health.
Read moreWhat is the relationship between stress and ulcers in horses?
Did you know that horses with ulcers release more of the stress hormone when faced with novel situations? Did you also know that this hormone reduces the ability of the stomach lining to regerate, making the risk of ulcers worse.
Read moreThe amazing relationship between food and stomach ulcers in horses
Stomach ulcers in horses.. so common, so painful, so problematic… They can be behind sudden changes in behaviour, as well as more gradual changes that slowly chip away at your confidence, or enjoyment of riding your horses. But the question
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