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Effect of Omeprazole and Calcium Sources on Calcium Digestibility in Thoroughbred Horses
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is very common, with a prevalence estimated from 53% to 93%. A major contributor to its pathogenesis is excessive gastric acid. Omeprazole (OM) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that inhibits gastric acid secretion in horses and is the most popular treatment for EGUS. PPIs are also widely used in […]
A Marine-Derived Calcium Supplement Increases Bone Density in Thoroughbred Racehorses
Bone density and strength are important for the long-term health and soundness of performance horses. Marine-derived calcium mineral complexes have been shown to improve bone density and strength in laboratory animals and humans. This study evaluated the effect of a supplement containing marine-derived calcium (Triacton™) (TA) on bone density in Thoroughbred racehorses. Thirteen horses (average […]