Studies indicate that between 60 to 90 percent of horses have gastric ulcers. Stress from showing or intense riding can exacerbate dormant problems. Animal health pros can share these quick tips with horse owners to help address equine ulcer prevention and treatment.
Source: Horse and Rider, web posting.
Here’s how you can help your horses avoid ulcers:
- Provide turnout
- Feed right
- Limit stress
- Use drugs properly
- Diagnose first