Merial provides a primer on what to expect if an equine veterinarian suggests a gastroscopic examination. This was sent to AQHA Daily subscribers.
Source: AQHA Daily, April 28, 2016.
Two out of three non-racing competitive horses have stomach ulcers. Signs such as poor performance, decreased appetite, recurrent colic or poor body condition may point to stomach ulcers. Veterinarians use a gastroscopy to definitively diagnose equine stomach ulcers.
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