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- Title
Effects of supplements containing turmeric and devil's claw on equine gastric ulcer scores and gastric juice pH.
- Authors
St. Blanc, M.; Banse, H.; Retif, M.; Arana‐Valencia, N.; Keowen, M. L.; Garza, F.; Liu, C.‐C.; Gray, L. F.; Andrews, F. M.
- Abstract
Summary: Supplements containing turmeric (Curcuma longa) and devil's claw (Harpagophytum species) are commonly fed to horses to decrease inflammation and pain, but because these supplements contain spices and plant irritants, warning labels such as 'these supplements might cause gastric irritation' are required. The purpose of this study was to determine whether supplements containing turmeric and devil's claw cause or worsen gastric ulcers in stall‐confined horses, as suggested in required cautions that appear on the labels of these animal products. Twelve clinically healthy Thoroughbred horses with naturally occurring equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) scores >0 were included in a noncrossover study design. Horses were stratified by EGUS score and assigned to either the treatment (supplements containing turmeric and devil's claw) or control (same supplements without active ingredients) group and fed the supplements for 28 days. Gastroscopy was performed on Days 0, 14 and 28. The EGUS score, nonglandular ulcer number (NGN) and severity (NGS) scores, and glandular number (GN) and severity (GS) scores were recorded during each gastroscopy by a masked investigator (F.M.A.). In addition, bodyweight, gastric juice pH, packed cell volume (PCV), total protein (TP) and blood biochemical results were measured on Day 0 and Day 28. Mean EGUS and NGS scores were significantly lower in both treatment and control groups by Days 14 and 28, when compared to Day 0. NGN score was not different among groups. Bodyweight, gastric juice pH and blood parameters did not change during the study. In conclusion, supplements containing turmeric and devil's claw did not cause or worsen gastric ulcers or alter health parameters after 28 days of feeding.
- Subjects
TURMERIC; STOMACH ulcers; GASTRIC juice; CLAWS; THOROUGHBRED horse; HORSE breeding
- Publication
Equine Veterinary Education, 2022, Vol 34, Issue 5, p241
- ISSN
0957-7734
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/eve.13404