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When Alfalfa, Camelina, Canola Oil and Baking Soda are recommended for equine gastric ulcers - do they work?

Why are social media and online "experts" recommending them, and is there ANY science to back up the claims?!

Camelina oil and canola oil

• what is it and where does it come from?
• what is it good for?
• what are the drawbacks?
• what oils would be better?
• can oil have any positives for horses suffering from gastric ulcers?

Alfalfa chaff/pellets

• how does alfalfa alter stomach acid?
• where does this information come from
• what studies have been conducted into alfalfa being fed to horses with gastric ulcers? And what can they tell us?
• what are the differences between the chaff and pellets

Baking soda

• why would this be suggested for horses with gastric ulcers?
• what are the problems with baking soda?
• are there any better options?

Check out the website for more articles, videos and information about how to help and support a horse with gastric ulcers.

Here are a few useful links:

Camelina oil and Canola oil for horses with gastric ulcers

Feed Materials In Focus – Is Feeding Corn Oil Good for Treating or Preventing Equine Gastric Ulcers?

EGUS – Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

Gastric ulcer supplements for horses under the spotlight

Webinar – Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome – Dr Kirstie Pickles

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