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2. Equine gastric ulcer syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is a common cause of colic and decreased performance in horses. Horses form ulcers in the mucosa of the stomach, leading to pain, decreased appetite, weight loss, and behavioral changes. Treatment generally involves reducing acid production of the stomach and dietary management.

3. Horse colic - Wikipedia

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   Horses form ulcers in the stomach fairly commonly, a disease called equine gastric ulcer syndrome. Risk factors include confinement, infrequent feedings, a high proportion of concentrate feeds, such as grains, excessive non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, [ 14 ] and the stress of shipping and showing .

4. Actinobacillus equuli - Wikipedia

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   The major host for A. equuli is horses and under physiological conditions, A. equuli is part of horses' mucosal microbiota and does not normally cause clinical symptoms and/or lesions. [3] However, when mucous membranes become compromised (wound penetration, ulcers/erosions) it allows for resident A. equuli to establish infection in the horses ...

5. Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (veterinary medicine)

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   The Belgian Draft Horse is one breed in which JEB occurs Junctional epidermolysis bullosa ( JEB ) is an inherited disorder that is also known as red foot disease or hairless foal syndrome . [ 1 ] JEB is the result of a genetic mutation that inhibits protein production that is essential for skin adhesion. [ 2 ]

6. Corneal ulcers in animals - Wikipedia

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   This type of ulcer is especially dangerous and can result in perforation. The location of the ulcer depends somewhat on the cause. Central ulcers are typically caused by trauma, dry eye, or exposure from facial nerve paralysis or exophthalmos. Ulcers in the inferior nasal cornea may be caused by foreign material trapped under the third eyelid ...

7. Equine exertional rhabdomyolysis - Wikipedia

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   A horse may be returned to work if symptoms have ceased and is no longer on NSAIDs or other prescribed drugs related to treatment of ER, this can otherwise can hide signs of another bout of ER. If NSAIDs or other treatment drugs are needed to keep the horse comfortable, or if the horse is reluctant to continue work, the animal is not yet ready ...