Merial is inviting equine veterinary nurses to take part in a campaign to educate horse owners about the risks and prevention of gastric ulcers, for the chance to win a team trip to BVNA Congress or a £50 Marks and Sparks voucher.

Dr Emma Batson from Merial said: "The campaign is all about education of horse owners on the risks of equine ulcers and what they can do to prevent them. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and innovative marketing campaigns carried out by practices.

"Gastric ulcers are thought to be the most under-diagnosed equine condition, affecting one in three of the equine population¹, from racehorses to children's ponies. EVNs can help to deliver a serious message about equine gastric ulcers whilst also getting the chance to win prizes for their practice."

To help practices with their campaign, Merial has produced information packs which include advice on e-shots, in-practice displays, telephone campaigns, newsletter articles, local events, client evenings and risk assessment forms.

The campaign runs from now until the end of June, deadline for receipt of competition entries is July 15, 2013. To enter, practices can select any communication channels to help increase client awareness of gastric ulceration and how they can potentially prevent it.

For more information and to download a competition entry form visit www.equinegastriculcers.co.uk, email: innervision@egus.co.uk or contact your local Merial equine territory manager.

References

  1. Murray MJ, Grodinsky C, Anderson CW, Radue PF et al. Gastric ulcers in horses: A comparison of endoscopic findings in horses with and without clinical signs. Equine Vet J 1989; 7 (suppl): 68-72

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