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A [[chronic]] motility dysfunction, leading to a slow filling of the stomach with [[ingesta]].  Inhibition of gastric outflow is not normally a feature, and therefore gastric rupture is not a risk.  A mild colic may be seen, but far more common is poor condition and reduced performance.  [[Warmblood]] horses are more commonly affected than other breeds, leading to the suggestion that there may be a genetic component to the disorder.  

A [[chronic]] motility dysfunction, leading to a slow filling of the stomach with [[ingesta]].  Inhibition of gastric outflow is not normally a feature, and therefore gastric rupture is not a risk.  A mild colic may be seen, but far more common is poor condition and reduced performance.  [[Warmblood]] horses are more commonly affected than other breeds, leading to the suggestion that there may be a genetic component to the disorder.  

=====[[Ulceration]]=====

 

=====Ulceration=====

[[Gastric Ulceration - Horse|Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)]] is a common cause of mild to moderate colic.

[[Gastric Ulceration - Horse|Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)]] is a common cause of mild to moderate colic.