Incorporating a Behavioral Medicine Approach in the Multi-Modal Management of Chronic Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS): A Clinical Commentary.

ABSTRACT: Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) refers to mucosal gastric disease in horses, including equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD) and equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD), which present as two distinct disease entities differing in pathophysiology and approach to disease management. Both diseases are a source of pain in affected horses, partly explaining why EGUS continues to receive substantial attention in the equine medical, welfare and equitation research sectors. There is a complex interplay between EGUS and a variety of physical and psychological stressors. Horses with EGUS are often presented to veterinarians with a history of problem behaviors, some of which resolve following gastroprotectant therapy. However, problem behaviors persist in some cases, despite gastroscopic resolu

SUBMITTER: Klinck M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12561611 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature