Studies have shown that gastric damage can occur in less than 12 hours and as early as 2 days of age in foals. Up to 90% of racehorses, 60-80% of competition horses, and 25-50% of foals have gastric problems and/or hindgut ulcers.

Inadequate forage, infrequent feedings, high-grain diets, lack of fresh food and clean water, stress from transportation, intense training and exercise, and chronic use NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and the rebound impact of proton inhibitors all contribute to ulcer formation.

Gastric Shield helps support a healthy digestive tract by buffering gastric secretions that can destroy or erode the lining of the esophagus, upper stomach and hindgut. Horses are grazing animals and need a constant flow of saliva and feed to neutralize stomach acid produced in the lower part of the stomach. Although these secretions are essential to aid in the digestion of starches, fats and proteins, without the bicarbonating action of saliva and the presence of roughage, they can cause ulcers or sores in the lining of many areas of the digestive tract. .

Gastric Shield is an excellent source of neutralizing bicarbonate minerals and kaolin, which help to buffer and reduce the acidity of gastric secretions, thereby maintaining a neutral pH that lessens the impact of daily gastric secretions.

Gastric Shield also helps prevent recurrent ulcers that can result from "acid rebound" which affects horses treated with proton inhibitors such as omeprazole or horses taking NSAIDs, which can cause thinning of the lining of the stomach. stomach.

Gastric Shield is an easy-to-administer, palatable alternative to buffer and neutralize gastric secretions that increase beyond normal daily production during stressful situations and at work. Bicarbonate minerals and kaolin not only help reduce acidity and damage to the mucous membrane, but also soothe the digestive tract and promote healing of existing or recurring ulcers.