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KMID : 0893420230240060087
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Journal of Veterinary Science
2023 Volume.24 No. 6 p.87 ~ p.87
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Effect of a blend of magnesium oxide on Equine Squamous Gastric Disease in young trotter horses under training
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Claire Leleu
Anne Courouce
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Abstract
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Background : Equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD), as part of the equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), are common in racing horses. The use of buffering feed supplements to treat and/or prevent gastric ulcers is an option to control this condition.
Objective : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a 30-day supplementation with a blend of magnesium oxide (MgO) on ESGD scores in trotters under training.
Methods : Forty-two young trotters were submitted to a gastroscopic evaluation to assess their ESGD score and were randomly assigned in a group supplemented with MgO or in a control group. After 30 days, a second evaluation by gastroscopy was performed. The effect of the MgO supplementation was assessed by comparing the evolution of the ESGD score in supplemented and control groups between day 0 and day 30.
Results : The results confirm the high prevalence of EGUS in young Trotters. The supplementation significantly decreased the ESGD scoring in the supplemented group whereas the control group remain unchanged.
Conclusion : The oral MgO supplementation was efficient to control ESGD in the population studied.
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KEYWORD
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Horses, gastric ulcers, magnesium, training
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