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I did the fecal test, treated for what the test said to treat for, got results. My mare also had other symptoms too like going off feed when put under stress like hauling and just plain looking dull/ ganted up.
What I did: treat with omeprazole granules from Abler.com (ships from canada, proven to work- found the info in a vet book at work). Cost $3/day treatment dose. I used paste from horseprerace if she didnt feel good enough to eat her grain and usually 1 full dose of that ($7 tube) she would be eating in a few hours.
What she (and all my others now) eat: Turned out 24/7 with shelter. Come up to eat grain (low starch, high fat, high fiber, low volume), out to free choice hay and a small lot (a cres total) with grass. When hauling all get put on a small amount of alfalfa hay each day and get a hay bag in front of them while on the road 24/7. My ulcer prones get the omep granules half dose day before, full dose day of, and half dose the day after. Sometimes I'm lazy and use the paste. This particular mare is also on SmartGut Ultra during hauling season. |
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| Murphy - 2016-01-05 10:17 AM
wyoming barrel racer - 2016-01-04 2:41 PM MC1993 - 2016-01-04 10:44 AM Anyone had their vet do a Suceed Fecal blood test? My vet is going to charge me $45 - which seems reasonable. It's done stall side and has results in 10 minutes. It will tell you if there is ulcers in hind or fore gut. I've never dealt with ulcers before so any info is appreciated! I am also curious to see what people get charged for a bottle of Omeprazole. In South Western Ontario, Canada they are going to charge $145 a bottle. Where are you and what does your vet charge? I can ship you a bag of GastroPLUS that works on hind gut ulcers as well for $115.95 (shipped). It has a 45 day money back guarantee less the shipping. I'd personally save the money to look for ulcers and just treat for them instead.
how come i cannot find this anywhere when i google search it? we have a horse that suffers from bad uclers and have used The Succeed product on him but an interested in the GastroPlus. |
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Location: London Ontario | So what DOES cure ulcers? Hay in front of her at all time, weaning off processed grain..what else???? Will Gastro Plus Cure or prevent? |
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| You have to figure what is causing them. With my gelding, it is stress from anything (he is a silent worrier) and processed feeds. My daughter's mare is being stalled and she must have a friend with her at all times. |
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Location: London Ontario | Okay, I just don't know what else I can do. Hay infront of her 24/7, turn out 12 hours, not hauling yet, weaning off processed feed...UGH |
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Location: IL | I have dealt with ulcers several times and really it is something you will have to manage all the time. I took my off processed feeds. They get a 1 lb of oats at night. I also have slow feed hay nets so the hay lasts longer and they aren't sitting on an empty stomach. If your horse is in pain anywhere, like hocks and you are not aware you will never get rid of the ulcers. Pain causes a horse to stress and produce more acid in their stomach. I have used omeprazole 28 days and the ulcers were gone, but came back. I have used Ritetrac from Kentucky Equine Research (KER) I saw good results after using omeprazole for 28 days. I have also used EQ stomach from Cur'ost and also saw good results. I didn't see anything different with THE products. Not saying they don't work, but didn't work for me. Try the EQ stomach from Cur'ost. It's not expensive.
Things you don't want to do
Don't feed sweet feed
Don't keep them stalled up
Try to give alfalfa mixed with your hay
Try and keep hay in front of them all the time
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| MC1993 - 2016-01-06 7:02 AM
Okay, I just don't know what else I can do. Hay infront of her 24/7, turn out 12 hours, not hauling yet, weaning off processed feed...UGH
Oh, I didn't mean don't haul! I am going to start hauling my gelding again because I will be proactive in prevention. He gets alfalfa cubes, 24/7 access to hay and his Cur Ost. Now that he is back to normal, when I haul I will treat him with Cur Ost Stomach and the Adapt 1-2 days out and the day of hauling. I have already hauled him a little bit, to my friend's to be shod and to the chiropractor and he did much better. That was after treating him with the Stomach and Adapt for 2 months, then changing over to Cur Ost Total. I have since talked to Dr. Schell and I will be adding the Stomach and Adapt only when I will be hauling.
It will get better I promise. All the changes are a pain at first, but they do help, so don't give up yet. It took a little while for my horse to turn around. Probably a month AFTER I put him on Cur Ost and the feed changes. |
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