Ulcers in Horses
One of the most common ailments among horses is equine ulcers, also known as EGUS. Sources say that about 60% of show horses, 90% of race horses are most prone to gastric ulcers. About the Horse’s Stomach: The normal mechanism of the horse’s stomach is that it produces gastric acid, 24 hours a day. The … Continue reading
Horse Colic caused by Equine Ulcer
As we all know, colic is a term used for all kinds of abdominal pain in the gastrointestinal area. We are also aware that there are different types of horse colic. But one of the most prevalent type of colic are equine ulcers, also known as EGUS for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Reports say that … Continue reading
Horse Colic Diagnosis
Today I will post about the different diagnostic tests that are used by veterinarians for horse colic diagnosis. This post isn’t really as comprehensive and scientific but only gives out a general information that can be understood by all horse owners – whether you’re a veteran or not. These tests aid the veterinarians to decide … Continue reading
Horse Colic Types: Detailed Version Part Two
On my previous post, Horse Colic Types: Detailed Version Part One, I was able to explain in a more detailed manner about the types of horse colic, however, it was only a small portion. The continuation is in this post. So, let’s continue… Other types of horse colic include the following: Left and Right Dorsal … Continue reading
Horse Colic Types: Detailed Version Part One
Earlier, I wrote about horse colic types, but it’s just a general summary. Now this post has more detailed information and more with the medical terms that I omitted on the previous post. Just a note, the description for each type of horse colic that I will describe below may not be entirely complete or else, … Continue reading
What Type of Horse Colic is Your Horse Suffering From?
First off, what is horse colic? It is the general term used to describe all cases of abdominal pain not only specific for pain in the gastrointestinal tract. Why is it important to know the types of colic? Of course, as horse owners and lovers, we all want our horses to be healthy and colic-free. … Continue reading
Horse Colic 