David Rendle

Oct 6, 2023 | equimanagement.com | Sarah Gough |Gabriele Rossi |Erin Kelty |David Rendle

Oral omeprazole is the accepted treatment for equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD). However, it is not universally effective. Esomeprazole results in more consistent and pronounced acid suppression in people and is more effective than omeprazole in the treatment of oesophageal and gastric disease. Pharmacodynamic and pilot clinical studies have indicated esomeprazole might also be more effective than omeprazole in horses.

May 11, 2023 | veterinary-practice.com | David Rendle

Like it or not, equestrian sports walk an ethical tightrope, and the equestrian activities that have been considered the norm for generations are coming under public scrutiny. The Grand National has a huge profile and is virtually guaranteed to produce images that some people find unacceptable, even if others also find the event entertaining. Jump racing has been banned in all but one state in Australia, where the mood music around flat racing is also becoming increasingly negative.