Equine Gastric Ulceration Syndrome (SUGE) defines several alterations of the esophageal, gastric or duodenal mucosa, from inflammation to ulceration. This syndrome has received increasing attention due to its high prevalence, particularly in sport horses, and the repercussions felt on the performance and well-being of the affected animals.
clinical signs
Clinical signs of the disease may include reduced or loss of appetite, weight loss, poor hair condition (by the spleen), reluctance to work, loss of performance, bruxism (?the grinding of the teeth?), abdominal pain (colic), between others. The diagnosis of the disease must be made by a Veterinarian, undergoing a correct clinical examination and the use of gastroscopy.
This is a syndrome of multifactorial etiology. O stress, food management, type and intensity of exercise, confinement and type of housing, as well as the administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are some of the risk factors for its development.
Proper dietary management is a fundamental part of the prevention and control of this syndrome. Learn more about the fundamental aspects of feeding horses with Equine Gastric Ulceration Syndrome (EUGS), in the button below.
