Ridecamp: RE: [RC] Ulcer Research at Wine Country Rides

I would guess the distributors or makers of Gastrogard are paying for it -
they're giving away a free sample (that's a $35 tube at retail).  They
charge about $32/tube in their 28 day treatment pack (about $900) which is
what is required to heal most ulcers, so they have a rather large vested
interest in expanding the scope of their markets in any direction.

However, it doesn't minimize the usefulness of the 'scoping - knowing for
certain that your horse does or doesn't have an ulcer would be great
knowledge to have and much cheaper than hauling your vet out.

I am investigating an alternative to Gastrogard and will report back with
details in a few days.

Mike Sofen

-----Original Message-----

> Below is information on ulcer research that will be conducted at the
> Wine Country Rides this June 1st.

Wonder who's paying for this?  Amazing that they suddenly give a darn
about such a tiny sport when we're not where the money is.  Think about
it...just how many really aggressive competitors are out there going for
the win?

Angie


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