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Sand Colic – Minimising the risk

Sand Colic – Minimising the risk

by mvadminpip | May 25, 2022 | colic, Horse Health, Poor Performance

By Dr Beth Watson Bsc DVM With colic season firmly upon us I think it is important to remind ourselves how we can prevent sand accumulation in horses. While many home remedies exist, there are only a few scientifically proven ways to detect and reduce sand...

EQUINE GASTRIC ULCER SYNDROME (EGUS)

by mvadminpip | Jul 28, 2018 | colic, EGUS, Gastric Ulcer, Gastroscopy, Horse Health, Poor Performance

by Dr Catherine McGuigan MVB MANZCVSc (eq surg) What is EGUS? EGUS describes the erosion of the horse’s stomach lining, due to prolonged exposure to the acid produced by the stomach or a failure in the stomachs own mucus lining. It is a painful condition that should...

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