Clinical syndromes of gastric Clinical syndromes of gastric ulceration in foals and horsesulceration in foals and horses

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Gastric ulceration is a clinical syndrome that is Gastric ulceration is a clinical syndrome that is commonly observed in foals and horses. This commonly observed in foals and horses. This medical condition can be caused by a number of medical condition can be caused by a number of factors and is referred to as "Equine Gastric Ulcer factors and is referred to as "Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome" (EGUS).According to a research Syndrome" (EGUS).According to a research conducted, more than 60% horses that are conducted, more than 60% horses that are subjected to intense training, not fed properly or subjected to intense training, not fed properly or confined to a stall may develop stomach confined to a stall may develop stomach ulcers.90% race horses and performance horses ulcers.90% race horses and performance horses

are affected with gastric ulcers.are affected with gastric ulcers.

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Symptoms of Gastric Ulceration in Foals Symptoms of Gastric Ulceration in Foals and Horsesand Horses

Weight loss and poor appetite.Weight loss and poor appetite. Low energy levels and lethargic for most part of the Low energy levels and lethargic for most part of the

day.day. Poor performance and reluctance to work.Poor performance and reluctance to work. The coat may appear dull and unhealthy.The coat may appear dull and unhealthy. Behavioral changes and irritability.Behavioral changes and irritability. May suffer from colic or diarrhea.May suffer from colic or diarrhea. May show signs of muscle tension and joints pain.May show signs of muscle tension and joints pain.

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Causes of Gastric Ulceration in Foals and Causes of Gastric Ulceration in Foals and HorsesHorses

A horse's stomach produces approximately 1.5 litres of acidic fluid per hour.This acid is said to be neutralized by the alkalinity of a horse's saliva.However, saliva is only produced when the horse eats.

If the horse does not eat for long periods, the acid accumulates in the stomach and irritates the lining of the stomach, causing ulcers.

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Also if the horse is made to exercise or train on an empty stomach, he is very likely to develop stomach ulcers.

Improper and irregular feeding routine Long distance travels may sometimes be

stressful for horses Stress due to competitions may be another

cause for gastric ulcers Excessive drugs may cause the acid levels

to shoot up giving rise to ulcers

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Gastrogard 37% 14 Syringe of Gastrogard 37% 14 Syringe of 6.15gms - Generic6.15gms - Generic

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Lomac Equine is the generic version of GastroGard that treats and prevents the recurrence of gastric ulcers in horses and foal 4 weeks of age or older. It treats horses even while they continue to train.

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