Category Archives: Digestion

HIND GUT ULCERS IN HORSES What is the Hind Gut? There are a ranges of causes of hind gut ulcers in Horses. The caecum and the large intestine (colon) of the horse is referred to as the hind gut. It holds a diverse range of micro-organisms i.e. fungi, yeast, parasites, protozoa, archaea, viruses and bacteria. […]

Stomach Ulcers in Horses Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), is a collection of symptoms used to describe stomach ulcers in horses. They can be found either in the upper or lower parts of the stomach. The upper part of the stomach (squamous region) is protected by a thin mucosal lining. This lining is easily damaged […]