Understanding Equine Ulcers and Gastric Health

Understanding Equine Ulcers and Gastric Health Lydia F. Gray, DVM, MA Medical Director/Staff Veterinarian Jessica Normand Director of Supplement Marketing May 3, 2011

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A horse in his natural state… Grazing 20+ hours per day

Risk Factors for Gastric Ulcers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ Feeding horses more than five pounds of grain every five to six hours can cause gastric ulcers.” ~Frank M. Andrews, DVM, Univ. of Tennessee

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Reproduced from Andrews F, Bernard W, Byars D, Cohen N, Divers T, MacAllister C, et al. Recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). Equine Vet Educ 1999; 1 (2): 122-134.

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2. Natural Agents ,[object Object],Clark CK, Merritt AM, Burrow JA, Steible CK. Effect of aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide antacid and bismuth subsalicylate on gastric pH in horses. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996 May 15;208(10):1687-1691. Murray MJ, Grodinsky C. The effects of famotidine, ranitidine and magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide on gastric fluid pH in adult horses. Equine Vet J Supple. 1992 Feb;(11):52-55.

2. Natural Agents ,[object Object],Zhong Z, Wheeler MD, Li X, et al. L-Glycine: a novel anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and cytoprotective agent. Curr Opin Clin Nutri Metab Care. 2003 Mar;6(2):229-240. Noe JE. L-Glutamine use in the treatment and prevention of mucositis and cachexia: a naturopathic perspective. Integr Cancer Ther. 2009 Dec;8(4)): 409-415.

2. Natural Agents ,[object Object],Aly AM, Al-Alousi L, Salem HA. Licorice: a possible anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer drug. AAPS PharmSci Tech, 2—5 Sep 20;6(1):E74-82. Lee EB, Kim OJ, Kang SS, Jeong C. Araloside A, an anti-ulcer constituent from the root bark of Aralia elata. Biol Pharm Bull. 2005 Mar;28(3):523-526.

2. Natural Agents ,[object Object],Ferrucci F, Zucca E, Croci C, et al. Treatment of gastric ulceration in 10 Standardbred Racehorses with a pectin-lecithin complex. Vet Rec. 2003 May 31;152(22):679-681. Venner M, Lauffs S, Deegen E. Treatment of gastric lesions in horses with pectin-lecithin complex. Equine Vet J Suppl. 1999 Apr;(29):91-96.

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