November 22, 2024
Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
One expert describes the best way to manage horses with a history of squamous and glandular ulcers and how to prevent recurrence.
Rather than repeatedly treating horses for equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) and spending a lot of money on medication, veterinarians and horse owners should focus on preventing the condition using better management practices. This was a key message from Ben Sykes, BVMS, MS, MBA, Dipl. ACVIM, PhD, FHEA, a veterinarian and gastrointestinal disease researcher based in New South Wales, Australia, during his presentation at the 2024 National Alliance of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Sept. 25-28 in Saratoga, New York.
“Anytime we discuss EGUS it’s important to appreciate that squamous and glandular disease are two completely different diseases,” said Sykes. A horse may have only one type of ulcer, or if they’re particularly unlucky, they can have both simultaneously.” Squamous ulcers occur in the upper third of the stomach while glandular ulcers form in the lower region.
Sykes highlighted three factors that remain crucial when preventing squamous disease:...
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https://thehorse.com/1132826/how-to-prevent-gastric-ulcers-in-horses/?lid=c2loouo8ynld&uuid=01920a90ee67001521f7ea3361540507d009a0750086e
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