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It has been said that equine veterinary medicine is often more an art than science. While neither can be separated from the other, the gastric ulcer signs a horse might show are highly variable between individuals and might even change within an individual over time. Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA shares the behavioral, diagnostic and treatment challenges veterinarians and horse owners face when addressing gastric ulcer syndrome.
Source: The Horse, July 3, 2024. Link. Certain management tactics, including managing the horse’s environment, can help ward off gastric ulcers and their accompanying negative behaviors.
INSIGHTS: The list of signs to watch for makes this article a good resource to share on social media, in newsletters and as content for horse hobbyists and 4-H groups.