Gastric ulcers are common in horses, affecting up to 90% of sport horses and 10% of pleasure horses. Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is linked to factors like intense exercise, stress, fasting, and high-starch diets. The horse's stomach has two compartments: non-glandular (squamous) and glandular, with ulcers varying in intensity (grades 1-4). Symptoms, such as reduced performance, poor appetite, weight loss, and colic, are nonspecific and require veterinary diagnosis to confirm and grade the ulcers. Treatment involves reducing acidity, protecting the stomach lining, and promoting healing.
Kevin Bacon’s offers natural feed supplements for ulcer relief: Stomach-Protek “Speed Action”, a palatable paste for acute ulcers, and Stomach-Protek “Assist’”, a powder for daily prevention.