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Horse Stomach Ulcer Signs and Symptoms

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Signs and Symptoms of Horse Ulcers

Among the signs of horse ulcers are: pain, poor appetite, poor performance, poor body condition, poor hair coat, change in attitude, and colic.

Tooth grinding, called bruxism, is a sign of pain. Foals with painful ulcers frequently grind their teeth. Adults with pain, especially with ulcer pain, may also grind their teeth.

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Pain

Poor performance

Poor haircoat

Reluctance to train

Tooth grinding (bruxism)

Weight loss

Blood in stool

Anorexia

Between 60 - 90% of foals and stalled weanlings have ulcers

Over 90% of racehorses have ulcers

Over 60% of performance horses have ulcers

Foals

Racehorses

Weanlings in stalls

Performance horses

Stallions housed with mares or fillies but not allowed access

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