How are ulcers diagnosed?

There are a range of cost-effective methods to assist in ulcer diagnosis.

Identifying Gastric Ulcers
To definitively identify gastric ulcers, you will need to get your horse scoped by a vet. However, given the cost associated with scoping we understand this...
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Identifying Hindgut Ulcers
Unlike gastric ulcers, a scope cannot identify ulcers in a horse’s hindgut.  There are a few advanced techniques available for diagnosis (ie. ultra soun...
Wed, 7 Oct, 2020 at 11:56 AM
Using pH To Diagnose Hindgut Ulcers
You can perform a quick manure pH test at home to identify signs of hindgut acidosis.  Purchase a pH strip pack (you can get these on eBay for less tha...
Wed, 7 Oct, 2020 at 11:57 AM