Aloe Vera gel has been used for about 10 years now for various purposes including as a digestive aid in ulcer prone horses . Evidence has been mounting that Aloe vera is very effective for preventing ulcers in horses . One study found it to be bioequivalent to ulcergard in efficacy . I have been conducting my own trial ( case report ) and found it to be curative . A severe ulcer confirmed by gastroscope was healed completely in 26 days after adding Aloe vera gel twice per day in feed .

As always check with your own veterinarian for their recommendation first . Tara Needham has been giving 10 cc twice per day in each of her Mini ’ s feed for several weeks . The horses seem to like it and her gelding Leo- who was diagnosed with ulcers- has been feeling much better since starting the regimen .

Possibly even better news is that aloe vera gel is readily available and easily purchased at most grocers ( even Walmart ). And with a gallon costing only $ 6.44 , it ’ s an affordable option for almost everyone . The gel mixes easily with grain / pellets and seems to be well accepted by most horses .

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Aloe Vera for Ulcer Protection