GI Tract & Ulcers

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Colic Surgery in Senior Horses
The outcome of colic surgery in aged equines has improved greatly in the last 20 years.
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Gastric Ulcers in Senior Horses
Why senior horses might be more susceptible to developing gastric ulcers and how you can reduce your horse's risk.
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Understanding the Aging Equine Immune System 
Horses experience less profound immune system changes than humans as they get older. However, researchers still have much to learn about equine aging.
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Havemeyer Report on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)
A Havemeyer meeting on equine gastric ulcer syndrome took place in early 2025.
READER FAVORITES
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The University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program
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9 Tips for Summer Senior Horse Care
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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses
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Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Breeding Senior Mares
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How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse
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New Vaccine Shows Promise in Protecting High-Risk Horses From Strangles
Physiontherapeutin am Pferd
How to Palpate a Horse's Back to Check for Pain
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