Abstract |
The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence rates and risk factors for equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) and equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD) in a population of 63 polo horses in competition. The prevalence of EGGD grade ≥ 1 was 69% and EGGD ≥ 2 was 31%. The prevalence of ESGD grade ≥ 1 was 54% and grade ≥ 2 was 37%. The risk factors retained in the final multivariable models were years of experience in polo competition for EGGD grade ≥ 1 and for grade ≥ 2, with decreased experience being associated with EGGD and weekly exercise duration and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID) use being associated with ESGD grade ≥ 1. Decreasing weekly exercise duration was the only risk factor associated with ESGD grade ≥ 2. Equine gastric disease was common in this population of polo horses and the amount of experience and weekly exercise duration were related to the risk of disease.
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Authors | Heidi E Banse, Heath MacLeod, Candice Crosby, M Claire Windeyer |
Journal | The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
(Can Vet J)
Vol. 59
Issue 8
Pg. 880-884
(08 2018)
ISSN: 0008-5286 [Print] Canada |
PMID | 30104780
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Topics |
- Alberta
- Animals
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Female
- Gastroscopy
(veterinary)
- Horse Diseases
(epidemiology, etiology)
- Horses
- Male
- Physical Conditioning, Animal
(statistics & numerical data)
- Prevalence
- Risk Factors
- Stomach Diseases
(epidemiology, etiology, veterinary)
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