Can a vitamin/mineral supplement contribute to gastric ulcer?

my horse gets 1 lb of triple crown 12% supplement split into two feedings, along with some soaked beet pulp

he gets 9-10 flakes grassy/mix hay

i suspect he have an ulcer and am looking into treatment. he has a pretty stress free life... can a supplement this concentrated contribute to ulcer?

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I'm not 100% sure but I don't think that vitamin/mineral supplement is going to motivation an ulcer. If your horse travels a lot(stress) or if he is on a high concentrate(grain) diet and/or whether he is in his stall all day and not much turn out he is more susceptible/likely to procure an ulcer.Good Luck!

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As far as I know, ulcers are nearly exclusively caused by stress. Is he turned out 24/7? That's ideal, but if he's turned out beside someone who's picking on him (and it;s difficult for him to get away), he may be stressed by that. There are other sources of stress that people don't think going on for, that usually are worse for stalled horses, such as irregular feeding times. Trailering and competition also are very stressful. Some horses are only just born worriers. You're giving a good amount of hay, so that helps, as their digestive tract is designed to have a small amount of food continually moving through the system. How's his immensity? I don't think the supplements would cause ulcers - whether you;re giving the recommended amount, at least I've neverheard of it or heard any of the vets mention it as a inflict. I'm wondering why you think he may have ulcers. You stipulation to have him scoped for a conclusive diagnosis.

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Answers:    From what I've read, as long as there is plenty of hay available 24/7, it should be alright to feed the concentrated supplement. Studies are still being done. They know that concentrated feed contribute to ulcers, but it's usually when they are fed contained by the absence of continual forage. Turnout on grass is best, and less time standing in a stall is exceedingly important. Medications are also causative, like bute, for example, when given regularly. If there is already an sore present, it may be that the concentrated supplement should be withheld until it is treated and healed, but that would be the vet's call.

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no, i do not believe so. Any kind of ulcer is usaully make happen by the stress of traveling or moving to a new location or just simply not getting the turnout he needs. To minimize ulcer he needs to be turned out a lot and get out and perform like a horse does in the wild.

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