AAEP Preview: Horseman's Day
The third Horseman's Day will be held as part of the AAEP's annual veterinary convention in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 8. It's hard for attendees to pass up the chance to have not only excellent lectures, but one-on-one time with some of the country's best veterinarians.For example, Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine, will discuss "Equine Gastric Ulcers." He has spoken on the topic at previous AAEP sessions. Andrews said that he will first talk about ulcers that can develop in horses of all ages--from foals only a couple of weeks old to mature animals. Racehorses are the most prone of all to ulcers because of their confined lifestyle and the pressure under which they compete.
He will also share the good news concerning development of the medication omeprezole (GastroGard) that can clear up ulcers and even prevent them from recurring. Though fairly expensive, research studies and field trials have proven the efficacy of the product, he says. However, he says, clearing up a case of equine ulcers doesn't mean they will not return. To that end, he will discuss how to administer GastroGard as a preventive medicine.
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Find out more about veterinary services at Windsong Dressage and Equestrian Center. If you have questions you can email Ulla Hudson, our German Certified Instructor.
Windsong Dressage and Equestrian Center
#733, Route 344, Cedar Grove, Edgewood, NM, 87015, USA
505-615-5050
The third Horseman's Day will be held as part of the AAEP's annual veterinary convention in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 8. It's hard for attendees to pass up the chance to have not only excellent lectures, but one-on-one time with some of the country's best veterinarians.For example, Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine, will discuss "Equine Gastric Ulcers." He has spoken on the topic at previous AAEP sessions. Andrews said that he will first talk about ulcers that can develop in horses of all ages--from foals only a couple of weeks old to mature animals. Racehorses are the most prone of all to ulcers because of their confined lifestyle and the pressure under which they compete.
He will also share the good news concerning development of the medication omeprezole (GastroGard) that can clear up ulcers and even prevent them from recurring. Though fairly expensive, research studies and field trials have proven the efficacy of the product, he says. However, he says, clearing up a case of equine ulcers doesn't mean they will not return. To that end, he will discuss how to administer GastroGard as a preventive medicine.
Find out more about veterinary services at Windsong Dressage and Equestrian Center. If you have questions you can email Ulla Hudson, our German Certified Instructor.
#733, Route 344, Cedar Grove, Edgewood, NM, 87015, USA
505-615-5050
