Advances in Diagnostics and Treatments in Horses and Foals with Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers

Authors

Pilar Camacho-Luna, Equine Health Studies Program, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
Benjamin Buchanan, Brazos Valley Equine Hospital, 6999 HWY 6, Navasota, TX 77868, USA.
Frank M. Andrews, Equine Health Studies Program, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. Electronic address: fandrews@lsu.edu.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2018

Abstract

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) primarily describes ulceration in the terminal esophagus, nonglandular squamous mucosa, glandular mucosa of the stomach, and proximal duodenum. EGUS is common in all breeds and ages of horses and foals. This article focuses on the current terminology for EGUS, etiologies and pathogenesis for lesions in the nonglandular and glandular stomach, diagnosis, and a comprehensive approach to the treatment and prevention of EGUS in adult horses and foals.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice

First Page

97

Last Page

111

Recommended Citation

Camacho-Luna, P., Buchanan, B., & Andrews, F. M. (2018). Advances in Diagnostics and Treatments in Horses and Foals with Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers. The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, 34 (1), 97-111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2017.11.007