Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastric ulceration in an equine neonate.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Lewis, Susan
- Affiliation:
- Ontario Veterinary College · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 24-hour-old male horse, known as a colt, showed signs that suggested he had a stomach ulcer. To help him, the veterinarians started treatment with a medication that reduces stomach acid. After this treatment, his symptoms improved. A follow-up examination of his stomach two weeks later confirmed that he indeed had a stomach ulcer. While stomach ulcers are common in young horses, it's unusual to see them in such a young colt. The treatment worked well, and the colt's condition improved.
Abstract
A 24-hour-old colt presented with clinical signs consistent with gastric ulceration. Treatment was initiated with a histamine type-2 receptor antagonist and clinical signs resolved. Gastroscopy at 16 d confirmed the presence of a gastric ulcer. Although gastric ulceration is common in foals, it is rarely reported in foals this young.
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