Ulcers? How to feed a horse with ulcers?<\/p>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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 and its impact on the performance of the sport horse. <\/span> Feeding management is an important ally in the control of SUGE, either during the horse's treatment process or at a later stage, contributing to the prevention of the appearance of new lesions. <\/span><\/p> Increasing the chewing period and decreasing the periods of absence of food is fundamental in the feeding management of these horses. This can happen by facilitating access to pasture, providing hay ad libitum<\/em> and\/or promoting a slower ingestion of forage feed, using techniques such as fine mesh nets, in stabled horses.<\/p> This permanent access to forage food promotes a continuous secretion of saliva. Saliva is rich in minerals and bicarbonate, a buffering substance that works as a natural antacid in the stomach. Thus, salivation plays a role in protecting the gastric mucosa, in addition to moistening the food, favoring the transit and penetration of gastric juice into the food bolus.<\/p> On the other hand, since the production of acid by the stomach is continuous, it is easily understandable that prolonged periods between meals contribute to the formation and exacerbation of ulcers.<\/p> In addition to increasing forage feed intake (?1.5% of live weight (bw) in dry matter (DM), eg Horse 500 kg bw ? 7.5 Kg DM), another relevant factor is the type of forage selected. The choice of quality hay is imperative, with the consumption of straw not recommended as the only or main source of forage, and scientific studies have shown higher degrees of ulceration associated with its consumption.<\/p> The use of alfalfa hay or the association of alfalfa with concentrated feed (?ration?), are measures considered beneficial, considering its protective effect (due to its calcium and protein content).<\/p> Other factors to consider are the amount of concentrate feed provided, as well as its composition. Concentrated foods (consisting mainly of cereals such as oats, corn, wheat) are rich in non-structural carbohydrates (HCNE, starch and sugars) and tend to be ingested quickly, minimizing the production of saliva and the protective effect of bicarbonate. At the same time, they are associated with an increased production of volatile fatty acids (VFA), which in turn affect the integrity of the mucosa, making it more susceptible to injury. <\/span><\/p> Recent studies recommend not exceeding 2 grams of starch per kilogram of body weight per day or 1 gram of starch per kilogram of body weight per meal. In sport horses, as the concentrated feed is essential to meet their energy needs, its supply should be done favoring a division in a greater number of meals, in order to respect these recommendations.<\/p> The choice of concentrated feed for sport horses with lower levels of starch and sugar is also possible today.<\/p> It is also possible to administer the concentrated feed together with a fodder based on lucerne, in order to benefit from its protective effect. This association may even make it possible to reduce the amount of concentrated feed in the diet, considering the nutritional value of the lucerne added.<\/p> Providing part of the caloric requirement through the use of fat is also considered beneficial. The choice of the type of fat must be considered, and sources naturally rich in omega 3 should be preferred (considering the high levels of Omega 6 already provided in the diet of stabled horses).<\/p> The use of supplements indicated for horses with gastric ulcers, or suspected ones, is a very viable option, although it should be done under the advice of a veterinarian or qualified nutritionist\/technician. Its use does not invalidate the recommendations of the previous points.<\/p> In short, SUGE has a high prevalence, with sport horses being the main candidates for the development of the disease. Appropriate dietary practices can help us to reduce the risk of ulcers, their recurrence and their degree of severity.<\/p> <\/p> A Síndrome de Ulceração Gástrica Equina (SUGE) define várias alterações da mucosa esofágica, gástrica ou duodenal, da inflamação à ulceração. Esta síndrome tem sido alvo de uma atenção crescente, devido à elevada prevalência que apresenta e ao impacto da mesma na performance do cavalo de desporto. O maneio alimentar é um importante aliado no controlo […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-problemas-gastrointestinais"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1448"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2119,"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1448\/revisions\/2119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clone.intacol.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What are the points to consider when feeding these horses?<\/b><\/h4>
1. Increase chewing time and reduce periods of food absence<\/b><\/h6>
2. Consider the type of forage<\/b><\/h6>
ALFALFA INTACOL<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>
WAFERS<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>
3. Reduce starch consumption<\/b><\/h6>
PRO SPEND<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>
NATURE MASH<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>
WAFERS<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>
ALFABEET<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>
ALFALFA INTACOL<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>
4. Use fat as a caloric source<\/b><\/h6>
5. Supplementation<\/b><\/h6>
GASTROBALANCE<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>
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