When it comes to equine stomach ulcers, people often think of the skinny horse, the fussy horse, the horse with the dull coat. But, what if I told you that even if your horse is round and shiny, they may
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Omeprazole… Can long term use actually harm your horse?
What if the ulcer treatment harms your horse rather than heals them? Dr Penny explores the potential implications of long term omeprazole use in horses.
Read moreWhat you don’t know can hurt your horse
Do you think your horse has stomach ulcers? Make sure you know which type of stomach ulcer you are dealing with
Read moreWhat doesn’t mix? The agony of exercise and ulcers in horses
Protecting your horse from ulcers can be as simple or difficult as providing adequate protection of the stomach lining during work and travel.
Read moreWhy does stress during travel cause ulcers in horses?
Travel can be stressful for horses and associated with health issues including injury, respiratory issues and gastric ulcers. Find out why.
Read moreUnexpected risk? Endurance riding and gastric ulcers in horses
Did you know that over 90% of high level endurance horses (90-160km) have gastric ulcers? Find out why and how to protect your horse.
Read moreResearch and ulcers in horses: Published doesn’t mean perfect..
There is a wealth of scientific literature published on gastric ulcers in horses… literally thousands or articles. But how do you know what is ‘best’? Find out what the experts say…
Read moreAloe vera: A fan favourite under the microscope
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.
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.
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