www.randlab.com.au Gastroscopy Clinic Days supported by AUSTRALIAN OWNED AUSTRALIAN MADE RANDLAB GASTROSCOPY SPECIAL OFFER Ulcers Cause Up to 95% * of horses, particularly Performance Horses, may have Gastric Ulcers. A horse’s stomach produces acid 24/7, up to 42 litres a day. When the stomach is not full, acid can splash onto the vulnerable upper portion called the squamous (nonglandular) mucosa. • Weight loss • Poor body condition • Behavioral changes • Decreased performance • Reluctance to train • Poor appetite • Poor hair coat • Low grade colic • Girthiness • Windsucking We will soon be conducting a Gastroscopy Clinic Day. Gastroscopies will be offered at a reduced price. The only way to accurately diagnose gastric ulcers is by Gastroscopy. 80-95 %* Thoroughbred Racehorses 93 %* Endurance Horses 60 %* English Performance Horses 50 %* Western Sports Horses 40-75 %* Pleasure & Performance Horses Squamous Ulcer Grading System Pyloric Lesions Grading System Grade 0 (normal) Normal Grade 3 Severe / flat ulcerated Grade 1 Grade 4 Severe / raised haemorrhagic Grade 2 Moderate / flat haemorrhagic Mild / raised hyperaemic
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www.randlab.com.auGastroscopy Clinic Days supported by
AUSTRALIAN OWNED AUSTRALIAN MADERANDLAB
GASTROSCOPY SPECIAL OFFER
Ulcers Cause
Up to 95%* of horses, particularly Performance Horses, may have Gastric Ulcers.
A horse’s stomach produces acid 24/7, up to 42 litres a day.When the stomach is not full, acid can splash onto the vulnerable upper portion called the squamous (nonglandular) mucosa.
•Weight loss
•Poor body condition
•Behavioral changes
•Decreased performance
•Reluctance to train
•Poor appetite
•Poor hair coat
•Low grade colic
•Girthiness
•Windsucking
We will soon be conducting a Gastroscopy Clinic Day. Gastroscopies
will be offered at a reduced price.
The only way to accurately diagnose gastric ulcers is by Gastroscopy.
80-95%* Thoroughbred Racehorses
93%* Endurance Horses
60%* English Performance Horses
50%* Western Sports Horses
40-75%* Pleasure & Performance Horses
Squamous Ulcer Grading System
Pyloric Lesions Grading SystemGrade 0 (normal)
Normal
Grade 3
Severe / flat ulcerated
Grade 1 Grade 4
Severe / raised haemorrhagic
Grade 2
Moderate / flat haemorrhagic
Mild / raised hyperaemic
www.randlab.com.auGastroscopy Clinic Days supported by
AUSTRALIAN OWNED AUSTRALIAN MADERANDLAB
GASTROSCOPY SPECIAL OFFER
Preparing Your Horse For Gastroscopy
Similar to humans, it is imperative that feed is withheld from your horse for 12-16 hours prior to the scheduled gastroscopy.
Some horses (especially ponies) have a unique ability to scavenge feed from around their environment. This includes eating shavings from their stall and tufts of grass from beyond the yard perimeter. Such horses may require muzzling for 12-16 hours prior to the gastroscopy.
Please also withdraw water for 4-5 hours prior to the scheduled gastroscopy. Make sure you turn off any automatic waterers.
Please arrive at the clinic approximately 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. This will ensure that your horse has a chance to settle down before the gastroscopy.
Your horse will require sedation immediately prior to the procedure.
The actual gastroscopy procedure may take somewhere between 15 to 60 minutes to complete. The average time will be 20-25 minutes.
If possible, please bring some feed (such as lucerne hay or grass hay) for your horse to eat once the procedure has been completed and the sedation has worn off.
Withdraw feed 12-16 hours priorto the scheduled gastroscopy
Withdraw water 4-5 hours priorto scheduled gastroscopy
