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Journal of veterinary science2023; 24(6); e87; doi: 10.4142/jvs.23118

Effect of a blend of magnesium oxide on Equine Squamous Gastric Disease in young trotter horses under training.

Abstract: Equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD), as part of the equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), are common in racing horses. The use of buffering feed supplements to treat and/or prevent gastric ulcers is an option to control this condition. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a 30-day supplementation with a blend of magnesium oxide (MgO) on ESGD scores in trotters under training. Methods: Forty-two young trotters were submitted to a gastroscopic evaluation to assess their ESGD score and were randomly assigned in a group supplemented with MgO or in a control group. After 30 days, a second evaluation by gastroscopy was performed. The effect of the MgO supplementation was assessed by comparing the evolution of the ESGD score in supplemented and control groups between day 0 and day 30. Results: The results confirm the high prevalence of EGUS in young Trotters. The supplementation significantly decreased the ESGD scoring in the supplemented group whereas the control group remain unchanged. Conclusions: The oral MgO supplementation was efficient to control ESGD in the population studied.
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Publication Date: 2023-11-30 PubMed ID: 38031523PubMed Central: PMC10694373DOI: 10.4142/jvs.23118Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study aims to establish the impact of a 30-day regimen of magnesium oxide dietary supplements on the prevalence of Equine Squamous Gastric Disease (ESGD) in trotter racing horses.

Background

  • Equine Squamous Gastric Disease (ESGD) is a type of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) commonly diagnosed in racing horses.
  • The condition causes ulcers in the horse’s stomach, which could affect the horse’s health and racing performance.
  • Feeding supplements that buffer the stomach’s acid is a prevalent practice for managing this condition. Yet, scientific proof of their efficacy is needed.

Objective

  • This research aims to examine the effect of supplementing the diet of trotter horses under training with magnesium oxide (MgO), on ESGD rates over a 30-day period.

Methodology

  • 42 young trotter horses were recruited for the study and underwent initial gastroscopic examinations to determine their ESGD score.
  • The horses were then randomly divided into two groups: one group was provided with MgO supplementation, while the other group acted as the control, receiving no such supplementation.
  • After 30 days, a second gastroscopic exam was conducted to track changes in each horse’s ESGD score.
  • The effectiveness of MgO supplementation was gauged by comparing the evolution of the ESGD scores in the MgO-supplemented group and the control group from day 0 to day 30.

Results

  • The study confirmed the high incidence of EGUS in young trotters.
  • The addition of magnesium oxide was found to significantly reduce the ESGD score in the test group sampled, but the control group’s scores remained the same.

Conclusion

  • This study concluded that oral supplementation with magnesium oxide can effectively manage ESGD in the studied young trotter horses.

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APA
Leleu C, Couroucé A. (2023). Effect of a blend of magnesium oxide on Equine Squamous Gastric Disease in young trotter horses under training. J Vet Sci, 24(6), e87. https://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.23118

Publication

Journal of veterinary science
ISSN: 1976-555X
NlmUniqueID: 100964185
Country: Korea (South)
Language: English
Volume: 24
Issue: 6
Pages: e87

Researcher Affiliations

Leleu, Claire
  • Equi-Test, Grez-en-Bouère 53290, France. leleuclaire@sfr.fr.
Couroucé, Anne
  • BIOTARGEN, Université de Caen Normandie, 14000 Caen, France.
  • ONIRIS, CISCO-ONIRIS, Route de Gachet, Nantes Cedex 44307, France.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / veterinary
  • Gastroscopy / methods
  • Gastroscopy / veterinary
  • Horse Diseases / drug therapy
  • Horse Diseases / prevention & control
  • Horses
  • Magnesium Oxide / pharmacology
  • Stomach Ulcer / veterinary

Grant Funding

  • Timab Magnesium

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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