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Equine Stomach Ulcer Prevalance Remains at 60 Percent

For the second year, a nationwide series of more than 160 gastroscopy events showed 60 percent of horses were identified with stomach ulcers. "This is the second year that these scopings were able to show horse owners the type of potentially painful stomach ulcers that their horses have been dealing with," says April Knudson, DVM, manager, Merial Veterinary Services.

Know What You’re Getting

When your horse’s health - and your dollar - are on the line, using products that carry the stamp of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval is a surefire way to ensure it has been tested for safety and effectiveness. "Taking chances with products that aren’t FDA-approved means you may have to go back to the drawing board for a real solution. Or worse, you could even be putting your horse’s health at risk," says Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, MS, manager, Veterinary Services, Merial.

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