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Hi!

I’m new to this group and have joined in hopes to get some advice from you all.

I’m Looking for recommendations for equine nutritionists/personal experience advice

My horse has just been diagnosed with ulcers and I’m looking for either professional advice on feeding OR advice from those who have knowledge and experience in this field and can provide some insight in to management and supplements/routines that you have found to work.

I’m not the most experienced in dealing with horses that have ulcers and want to ensure I’m giving him the best chance at recovery after his treatment so all helpful, (& kind) advice welcome. (Please no negative comments or experiences, we believe the underlying cause is stress related due to accident, investigated and no other underlying pain indicators or injuries.)

Thankyou!
 
Management - The most beneficial changes to your feed and management program may include:

  • Providing as much turnout as possible with other horses
  • Offering forage (quality hay or grass) continuously around the clock
  • Feeding alfalfa, which is shown to help buffer stomach acids
  • Reducing grain-based feed intake
  • Providing fats as a source of energy/calories
  • Feeding multiple small meals throughout the day (at least 3-4)
  • Mixing chaff with grain meals to increase chewing and slow intake
  • Using hay nets or slow feeders to increase chewing and slow intake
  • Feeding beet pulp, a complex carbohydrate metabolized in the hindgut, for higher caloric needs
 
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