Rogue Valley Equine Hospital

Rogue Equine Hospital Brings Specialized Service to the Valley

barbara.gifford — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:22:33 +0000

Rogue Equine Hospital recently acquired a video endoscopy system to examine the equine upper airway and stomach. This special equipment is of recent technology and provides an advanced level of diagnostics for our clients and their horses. Clients will save time, money and stress by not having to travel out of the area.

Ulcers are highly prevalent in horses. Studies have shown that horses involved in typical pleasure activities can have surprisingly high rates of gastric ulceration, between 40% and 70% depending on studies have also shown gastric ulceration can occur in as little as 3 days under certain circumstances.

The behavioral and clinical signs of gastric ulceration are varied. To name only a few, they include:

Changes in eating and drinking behavior
Weight loss
Change in attitude (for the worse)
Recurrent colic
Dull hair coat
Less-than-optimal performance
Foals may also grind their teeth or lay on their backs

Some of the most common stress factors that can lead to stomach ulcers are:

Competition
Travel
Training
Trailering
Limited turnout or grazing
Weekend shows or events’
Lay-up due to sickness or injury
Changes in routine

Quick Links

timmons — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:33:05 +0000

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