Watch below as Dr. Leanne Begg talks about the causes and symptoms of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome.
Dr. Leanne Begg talks about EGUS
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Watch below as Dr. Leanne Begg talks about the causes and symptoms of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome.
Over the past few years, awareness of the benefits of ‘pectin’ and ‘lecithin’ for maintaining a healthy stomach lining has increased significantly. They’re ingredients you’ve no doubt heard of in relation to digestive supplements but possibly aren’t sure what they do. So, what’s all the fuss about? Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) The high prevalence…
Did you know that Gastric Ulcers are one of the most common issues that equine vets deal with every day? They are caused by an unnatural build-up of stomach acid which damages the stomach lining and they don’t always show up upon scoping. It’s not just racehorses who are prone to ulcers, between 50 and…
Hindgut quick fact update. The hindgut consists of the caecum, large colon, small colon and rectum and houses trillions of microbes (yep, you read that right!) that produce enzymes to breakdown (ferment) plant fibre and provide your horse with energy in the form of volatile fatty acids (VFAs). Horses are unable to digest fibre using…
