Poor performance associated with equine gastric ulceration syndrome in four Thoroughbred racehorses |
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| Authors: | S H Franklin T J Brazil K J Allen |
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| Institution: | Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK |
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| Abstract: | Equine gastric ulceration syndrome (EGUS) is commonly recognised in Thoroughbred racehorses. Although EGUS has previously been associated with reduced athletic performance, no objective studies have been reported. This case report describes 4 racehorses referred for investigation of poor athletic performance where EGUS was the only abnormal finding during a thorough investigation of all body systems. All horses showed considerable improvement in performance following treatment with omeprazole. Therefore, this is the first report in which evidence is presented suggesting a direct link between EGUS and decreased performance, other causes of poor performance having been excluded. |
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| Keywords: | horse equine gastric ulceration performance racehorse gastroscopy omeprazole |
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