Mad Barn Academy6 Huhti 2023

8. Common Causes of Hindgut Ulcers in Horses

Equine gastric ulcers are extremely common in horses, especially in performance horses. Ulcers can also occur in the horse’s hindgut and have negative consequences for digestive health.

Hindgut ulcers are also known as colonic ulcers. Veterinarians often refer to the condition as Right Dorsal Colitis (RDC) since most hindgut ulcers occur in this part of the large intestine on the right side of the horse.

Horses affected by hindgut ulcers may experience decreased performance, weight loss, reduced appetite, diarrhea, recurrent colic or a rough coat.

Dietary management plays a key role in preventing hindgut ulcers from recurring and in supporting the healing of the intestinal lining.

Here we review 4 of the most common causes of hindgut ulcers in horses which include: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), excess grain, stress and parasites.

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