Blister beetles in alfalfa cut throughout the summer months are an ongoing concern for horse owners in the southern and eastern regions of the United States. The consequences can be deadly if a horse ...

Equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD) in horses refers to ulcers in the upper (squamous) region of the stomach caused by sustained exposure to acid. Omeprazole combined with management changes is a ...

Alfalfa is known to buffer the acid found in a horse’s stomach, possibly aiding in the prevention of ulcers, and feeding it before riding has been shown to have positive effects. But does the format ...