Zavoshti FR & Andrews FM
Therapeutics for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome.

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 33(1): 141-162, 2017
ISSN: 0749-0739 The Veterinary Clinics of North America - Equine Practice (PubMed)

Abstract
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is an umbrella term used to describe ulcers in the nonglandular squamous and glandular mucosa, terminal esophagus, and proximal duodenum. Gastric ulcers in the squamous and glandular regions occur more often than esophageal or duodenal ulcers and likely have a different pathogenesis. At present, omeprazole is accepted globally as the best pharmacologic therapy for both regions of the stomach; however, the addition of coating agents and synthetic prostaglandins could add to its effectiveness in treatment of EGUS. Dietary and environmental management are necessary for prevention of recurrence.