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is responsible for inflammatory response in
own equine therapy business in Southern Ontario.
stomach
a group of ponies that received mixed feed had a 37%
study concluded that
solely hay had zero occurrences7.
can actually push acidic stomach contents up into the
vulnerable, squamous-cell-lined portion of the stomach – a
The type of food CONCLUSION The type of food CONCLUSION
healthier incidence of stomach lesions while the group that was fed
incidence of stomach lesions while the group that 7was fed solely hay had zero occurrences .
given to the horse
given to the horse One should be aware that treating a horse with gastri can have an adverse
One should be aware that treating a horse with gastric issues
can have an adverse can be a very expensive proposition, therefore, take
effect on the
can be a very expensive proposition, therefore, take advantage
effect on the stomach lining as of preventative measures by utilizing the horse's natu
of preventative measures by utilizing the horse's natural
stomach lining aswell. Researchers buffering mechanisms. Carefully consider the horse’s
buffering mechanisms. Carefully consider the horse’s diet and
well. Researchers feeding schedule, and provide the horse with as muc
have shown that
feeding schedule, and provide the horse with as much pasture
have shown that horses consuming turnout as possible. Constant grazing will result in th
turnout as possible. Constant grazing will result in the
horses consuming production of large amounts of saliva that will buffer
horses consuming
accumulation of damaging acid in the stomach.
alfalfa hay have a
production of large amounts of saliva that will buffer gastric
alfalfa hay have a acidity, and the horse being active while grazing pro
lower incidence of
acidity, and the horse being active while grazing promotes
lower incidence of better emptying of the stomach, which again will redu
gastric ulcers than
better emptying of the stomach, which again will reduce the gastric ulcers than accumulation of damaging acid in the stomach.
horses consuming
only pasture or only pasture or Protect the gastric mucosa of the stomach with grass hay as they
Protect the gastric mucosa of the stomach with
grass hay as they supplementation prior to exercise and performance,
believe alfalfa's high
supplementation prior to exercise and performance, as this will
believe alfalfa's high no doubt have a positive effect on the horse’s attitud calcium and protein
no doubt have a positive effect on the horse’s attitude and
calcium and protein performance. Such simple lifestyle and management
content have a
performance. Such simple lifestyle and management changes
content have a buffering effect in the in the daily schedule of your horse can go a long way
in the daily schedule of your horse can go a long way towards buffering effect in the 10 avoiding potential gastric interruptions, especially wh
study concluded that
a group of ponies that received mixed feed had a 37%
healthier
stomach .Another
10 avoiding potential gastric interruptions, especially when the
. Another stomach is concerned, to making your horse happier
stomach is concerned, to making your horse happier and
EXERCISE
EXERCISE
Research by the University of Florida has shown that any
Research by the University of Florida has shown that any
exercise above a walk could force acidic gastric juices up into
exercise above a walk could force acidic gastric juices up into
the sensitive areas of the equine stomach and has affected
the sensitive areas of the equine stomach and has affect(3e,4d)
more than 80% of performance horses . This discovery
more than 80% of performance horses(3,4). This discovery
noted that changes in gastric tension during intense exercise
noted that changes in gastric tension during intense exercise
can actually push acidic stomach contents up into the
vulnerable, squamous-cell-lined portion of the stomach – a
circumstance that hints to why lesions often develop or worsen
circumstance that hints to why lesions often develop or(3,w4) orsen
when horses are in intensive training when horses are in intensive training(3,4).
MEDICATION
6. Geor, R. (2001). Gastric Ulcers: A Pain in the Gut. June 1, 2001. Article # 12634. http:// horse.com/articles/12634/gastric-ulcers-a-pain-in-the-gut
.
The word "stress" is frequently used when discussing equine
STRESS
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MEDICATION
5. Conrad, S.E. (2002). The Adaptive Equine Stomach. December 1, 2002. Article # 13500. http://ww- w.thehorse.com/articles/13500/the-adaptive-equine-stomach
It has been shown that prolonged and excessive use of
7. Sellnow, L. (2001). The Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract. October 16, 2001. Article # 10797. horse.com/articles/10797/the-gastrointestinal-gi-tract
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs, such as 8. Stephens, S. (2003). It’s Enough to Give Him an Ulcer! May 1, 2003. Article # 13857. http://www.the- phenylbutazone (Bute), flunixin meglumine (Banamhoirnsee.c)o,m/arnticdles/13857/its-enough-to-give-him-an-ulcer
gastrointestinal problems(1,6in,10t)he glandular mucosa of
horses(1,6,10).
10. Williamson, K.K. (2014). Gastric Ulcers: Maintaining Horse’s Stomach Health. March 10, 2014. Article # 33508. http://www.thehorse.com/articles/33508/gastric-ulcers-maintaining-horses-stomach-health
RegenerEQ & RegenerEQ Plus are innovative natural health pro RegenerEQ & RegenerEQ Plus are innovative natural health products
gastrointestinal (GI) heTahlitsh, binytsuurnp,pcoartninhgatvhebGeInmefuicioasl aelffiemcmtsuonethsyesotevmer.-all health of o This, in turn, can have beneficial effects on the over-all health of our equines.
STRESS
2013. Article # 31454 http://www.thehorse.com/articles/31454/meloxicam-vs-phenylbu- health concerns, in particular gastrointestinal is8sues says 1. Bazay, C. (2013). Meloxicam vs. Phenylbutazone: Effects on Horses’ Gastic Mucosa Studied. March 4,
The word "stress" is frequently used when discussing equine
health concerns, in particular gastrointestinal issues says 1. Bazay, C. (2013). Meloxicam vs. Phenylbutazone: Effects on Horses’ Gastic Mucosa S
and even though severe physical stress can cause ulcers,
commonly considered stressors do not cause ulcers directly.
3. Briggs. K. (2003). Horses At Risk For Ulcers. February 18, 2003. Article # 13651. http:/ horse.com/articles/13651/horses-at-risk-for-ulcers
REFERENCES
Michael J. Murray, DVM, MS . People have a tendency to tazone-effects-on-horses-gastric-mucosa-studied
2013. Article # 31454 http://www.thehorse.com/articles/31454/meloxicam-vs-phenylbu-
Michael J. Murray, DVM, MS8. People have a tendency to tazone-effects-on-horses-gastric-mucosa-studied
associate between emotional stress and an upset stomach, 2. Bentz, B.G.(2014). Anatomy of the Equine Intestinal Tract. January 8, 2014. Article # 3
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/33170/anatomy-of-the-equine-intestinal-tract associate between emotional stress and an upset stomach, 2. Bentz, B.G.(2014). Anatomy of the Equine Intestinal Tract. January 8, 2014. Article # 33170.
and even though severe physical stress can cause ulcers,
REFERENCES
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/33170/anatomy-of-the-equine-intestinal-tract
3. Briggs. K. (2003). Horses At Risk For Ulcers. February 18, 2003. Article # 13651. http://www.the- horse.com/articles/13651/horses-at-risk-for-ulcers
commonly considered stressors do not cause ulcers directly. 4. Briggs. K. (2003). Exercise and Ulcers: Is it the Norm? April1, 2003. Article # 13785. ht For example 'stress' may interrupt eating behavior and horse.com/articles/13785/exercise-and-ulcers-is-it-the-norm
For example 'stress' may interrupt eating beha8vior and indirectly contribute to ulcers .
4. Briggs. K. (2003). Exercise and Ulcers: Is it the Norm? April1, 2003. Article # 13785. http://www.the- horse.com/articles/13785/exercise-and-ulcers-is-it-the-norm
indirectly contribute to ulcers8.
5. Conrad, S.E. (2002). The Adaptive Equine Stomach. December 1, 2002. Article # 1350 w.thehorse.com/articles/13500/the-adaptive-equine-stomach
6. Geor, R. (2001). Gastric Ulcers: A Pain in the Gut. June 1, 2001. Article # 12634. http://www.the- horse.com/articles/12634/gastric-ulcers-a-pain-in-the-gut
7. Sellnow, L. (2001). The Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract. October 16, 2001. Article # 10797. http://www.the- horse.com/articles/10797/the-gastrointestinal-gi-tract
It has been shown that prolonged and excessive use of 8. Stephens, S. (2003). It’s Enough to Give Him an Ulcer! May 1, 2003. Article # 13857. h non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs, such as horse.com/articles/13857/its-enough-to-give-him-an-ulcer
9. The Horse Staff. (2002). Equine Digestive Physiology. January 9, 2002. Article # 1281 phenylbutazone (Bute), flunixin meglumine (Banamine), and horse.com/articles/12819/equine-digestive-physiology
ketoprofen (Ketofen) have been associated with 9. The Horse Staff. (2002). Equine Digestive Physiology. January 9, 2002. Article # 12819. http://www.the-
ketoprofen (Ketofen) have been associated with
gastrointestinal problems in the glandular mucosa of
horse.com/articles/12819/equine-digestive-physiology
horses .
The administration of NSAID drugs impairs the inflyaemarsmexapteorireynce in many sectors of the horse industry. She carries a BSc from
The administration of NSAID drugs impairs the inflammatory
process by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) which
10. Williamson, K.K. (2014). Gastric Ulcers: Maintaining Horse’s Stomach Health. March # 33508. http://www.thehorse.com/articles/33508/gastric-ulcers-maintaining-horses-stom
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and in turn, suppresses a critical component of the stomach
lining’s protection, making it more susceptible to acid's
lining’s protection, making it more su10sceptible to acid's deleterious effects .
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