Gastric Ulcers and Your Horse What are gastric ulcers? Gastric ulcer syndrome, a very common disease in horses (up to 60-90% of horses in some studies) is an erosion of the stomach mucosa. There are two sections of the horse’s stomach; the glandular portion, which secretes acid and enzymes to break down food, and the stratified squamous portion. These two parts are separated by a barrier called the margo plicatus. A diagram of the inside lining of the horse’s stomach is shown … [Read more...]
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