Gastric ulcers in horses

Andrews, Frank M.; Buchanan, Benjamin R.; Elliot, Sarah; Clariday, N. A.; Edwards, L. H.

doi:10.2527/2005.8313_supple18x

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“…Definition: Inflammation and disruption of the gastric mucosa, usually found in the non-glandular squamous mucosa of the stomach (Andrews et al, 2005) Interpretation: Stomach ulcers were seen after 12 h of travelling without food, but not when hay was available. Ulcers are caused not only by prolonged hunger but also by other stressors.…”

Section: Stomach Ulcermentioning

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Welfare of equidae during transport

Nielsen¹,

Álvarez²,

Bicout³

et al. 2022

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In the framework of its Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission is undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of animal welfare legislation. This opinion deals with the protection of horses and donkeys during transport. While the opinion focuses primarily on road transport of horses, there are specific sections dealing with the transport of horses on roll-on-roll-off ferries, horses transported by air and the transport of donkeys. In addition, the opinion covers welfare concerns in relation to a specific scenario identified by the European Commission related to the transport of horses on long journeys to slaughterhouses. Current practices related to transport of horses during the different stages (preparation, loading and unloading, transit and the journey breaks) are described. Overall, 13 welfare consequences were identified as being highly relevant for the welfare of horses during transport based on severity, duration and frequency of occurrence: gastro-enteric disorders, handling stress, heat stress, injuries, isolation stress, motion stress, prolonged hunger, prolonged thirst, respiratory disorders, resting problems, restriction of movement, sensory overstimulation and separation stress. These welfare consequences and their animal-based measures are described. A variety of hazards were identified related to factors such as inexperienced/untrained handlers, lack of horse training, structural deficiencies of vehicles/facilities, poor driving skills/conditions, horse separation/regrouping, unfavourable microclimatic and environmental conditions and poor husbandry practices. The opinion contains general and specific conclusions in relation to the different stages of transport. Recommendations to prevent hazards and correct or mitigate welfare consequences have been developed. Recommendations were also developed to define quantitative thresholds for microclimatic conditions within the means of transport and for space allowance. The development of welfare consequences over time was assessed in relation to maximum journey time.

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Section: Stomach Ulcermentioning

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Welfare of equidae during transport

Nielsen¹,

Álvarez²,

Bicout³

et al. 2022

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] The high prevalence of gastric ulcers in horses has been attributed to the anatomy of the equine stomach, diet, and environmental stress. 12 The exact cause of gastric ulcers in the NG region of horses has not been determined but may be the result of exposure to acids (hydrochloric, volatile fatty, and bile acids) and the lack of adequate barrier defenses, including a thick mucus layer and bicarbonate. [13][14][15][16][17][18] Performance horses are typically fed grain containing high amounts of soluble carbohydrates, and these carbohydrates may be fermented by resident stomach bacteria to end products such as VFAs, which are found in gastric contents of horses fed hay and grain diets.…”

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In vitro effects of hydrochloric acid and various concentrations of acetic, propionic, butyric, or valeric acids on bioelectric properties of equine gastric squamous mucosa

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Buchanan²,

Smith³

et al. 2006

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“…Estudios realizados por Rabuffo et al [14], Andrews et al [4], Buchanan et al [6] demuestran las afecciones en las dos zonas de la mucosa, siendo más evidente el daño en la mucosa aglandular y el margus plicatus debido a su anatomía [4,6]; en este estudio también se pueden evidenciar procesos activos en la región del cardias, y procesos con fibrina de úlceras antiguas en proceso de cicatrización o ya cicatrizadas [14].…”

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“…La prevalencia del síndrome de úlceras gástricas (EGUS), es alta, afectando un promedio del 53 % -93 % de los equinos, dependiendo su tipo de actividad [3,4].…”

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Estudio preliminar de úlceras gástricas en caballos de la Policía Nacional MEBUC carabineros Floridablanca, Santander

Suárez Guerrero,

Bedoya Ríos,

Gómez Celis

et al. 2020

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Proposito: se presenta un reporte de caso del síndrome de úlcera gástrica (EGUS) en tres caballos silla argen-tinos, pertenecientes al Fuerte Asturias de Carabineros Floridablanca, Santander. Temas: se realiza un examen clínico, valoración del paciente por medio de historia clínica, anamnesis, se realiza procedimiento de gastroscopia en el Centro Académico Agropecuario Guatiguará de la Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, en la clínica de grandes animales, ubicada en el municipio de Piedecuesta, departa-mento de Santander; posteriormente, se realiza toma de biopsias de las dos partes de la mucosa del estómago, se envían a histopatología para así dar un diagnóstico más preciso y confiable. Desarrollo: el síndrome de úlceras gástricas (EGUS) es una patología que va en incremento en la industria equina, el cual afecta las dos regiones de la mucosa del estómago y parte del duodeno proximal. Esta patología perjudica tanto a potros como caballos adultos. Se tiene una alta incidencia de la enfermedad afectando un 53 % al 93 % de la población. Es un síndrome multifactorial, se puede presentar debido a un ejercicio intenso, raciones altas en carbohidratos, comidas a deshoras, estrés, uso continuo de AINE, transporte, variaciones de la dieta, cólicos frecuentes. Conclusiones: en el presente estudio clínico se observan reportes no solo de gastritis, si no de úlceras gástri-cas en proceso de cicatrización, eritema, lesiones elevadas, y fibrinógeno, que permiten corroborar lo descrito por cada uno de los autores según revisión bibliográfica.

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Gastric ulcers in horses

Cited by 46 publications

References 31 publications

Welfare of equidae during transport

Welfare of equidae during transport

In vitro effects of hydrochloric acid and various concentrations of acetic, propionic, butyric, or valeric acids on bioelectric properties of equine gastric squamous mucosa

Estudio preliminar de úlceras gástricas en caballos de la Policía Nacional MEBUC carabineros Floridablanca, Santander

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