Although gastric ulcers are known to be common in both racehorses and sport horses, confirming their presence in the field is still somewhat burdensome. Gastroscopy remains the gold standard, but it ...

Omeprazole has long been the standard treatment for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, but a new study has shown that one supplement actually decreased ulcer scores, reports The Horse. At the 2024 ...

Equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD) in horses refers to ulcers in the upper (squamous) region of the stomach caused by sustained exposure to acid. Omeprazole combined with management changes is a ...

Omeprazole has become a common tool for treating and helping prevent equine gastric ulcer syndrome, though the cost of the FDA-approved versions can be off-putting for some horse owners. Though ...

Horse Owners: New Website Includes Science-Based Resources On Equine Wellness originally appeared on Paulick Report. Horse owners have a new, science-based resource for expert information on equine ...

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is a highly prevalent and presumptively painful condition, although the amount of pain horses might experience is currently unknown. The aims of this study were to ...

While ulcers are a typically human phenomenon, they can occur in horses, too. Dr. Caitlin Hutchesonfrom the Veterinary Medical Center describes the symptoms of horse ulcers and the dangers they ...