gastric ulcers in horses

EGGD and Behaviour: Recognising Changes in Equine Behaviour as Potential Indicators of Gastric Ulcers

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a common yet often misunderstood ailment affecting horses of all breeds and disciplines. Equine Glandular Gastric Disease (EGGD), often referred to as glandular ulcers, is a disease affecting the horse’s stomach that can be particularly hard to treat. It should now more accurately be described as an inflammatory disease rather than ulcers.