November 2021 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN November 2021 Page 19 Winter Ready Special Advertising Section Mid-Atlantic Building Solutions sells and installs engi- neered white poly (Triply) ceiling systems, high performance board insulation and blown-in insula- tion, offering quality products and installation at fair prices. Their ceiling and insulation systems have been installed in countless agricultural, residential, and com- Give Your Barn a Cost-Effective, Energy-Efficient Ceiling mercial/industrial buildings over the last 25+ years. “If you are familiar with the large hoop buildings with the see-thru white fabric roof systems – the triply product is very similar except it has an extra coating on the one side to prevent the see-thru and provide a soft-white reflective solution By Ray Tricca, co-founder of SBS Equine Gastric ulcers in horses are a big problem - Stomach ulcers are the primary health epidemic in the equine world. It is the #1 ranked health problem in insurance dollars paid out. Ulcer symptoms can include: poor appetite, dull- ness, attitude changes, decreased performance, poor body and hoof condition, rough hair coat, weight loss, and colic. SBS Equine's Dr. Richard Shakalis points out that gastric ulcers are an unintended conse- quence of the domestication of the horse. As grazing animals, they have evolved to eat many small meals per day, almost continually. The bottom line is that concentrated feeding can inadvertently contribute to ulcer formation. This is especially true during the long cold winter months when less grazing and pasture turnout can bring on ulcers. Inexpensive Treatment for Ulcers in Horses High Cost of Treating Ulcers Omeprazole is currently the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating horses with ulcers (trade names are "Gastrogard" and “Ulcergard"). Amonth's treatment can cost $1,000 or more. Long Term Effects of Omeprazole (drug product) Dr. Juliet Getty, Ph.D., an independent equine nutritionist and author, said, "Omeprazole for short-term usage is usually not problematic as long as care is tak- en to wean the horse off of it...but usage beyond four weeks is not a good idea. The drug eliminates most of the stomach acid, which is necessary for protein diges- tion. It should not be treated as a nuisance and removed! " Veterinarians Find Inexpen- sive Treatment for Ulcers Dr. Juliet Getty writes that many veterinarians find that a for interior applications. Extra reinforcements are incorporated to support insulation, since we often blow insulation on top of this ceiling system. With a small amount of insulation, this system noticeably enhances the noise factor – giving your space a warmer, much brighter and qui- eter feel that animals love,” said owner Gerald Sensenig. “This is probably the most cost-effective ceiling and insulation value on (Continued on page 21) (Continued on page 20)