Webinar Recording: MerlinVet & Hagyard on Equine Gastric Ulcers
November 4, 2024
The recording
is now available from Webinar Vet’s Webinar on “Equine gastric ulcers and new research on the effects of a polysaccharides supplement on stomach health,” sponsored and hosted by MerlinVet
and Hagyard Pharmacy.
Presented by Nathan Slovis & Frank M. Andrews, the webinar took place on Wednesday 28th February and you can watch the recording now here.
Description
It is common for horses in various disciplines to suffer from gastric ulcers, with a prevalence rate of up to ninety percent. These ulcers can negatively impact a horse’s athletic performance. To identify the cause of the poor performance, a thorough examination is required, including endoscopic examination of the stomach. Poor performance may be attributed to the presence of equine squamous gastric disease or equine glandular gastric disease. If ulcers are present, appropriate treatment can improve the horse’s stomach health and athletic performance. Studies have shown that an oral polysaccharide blend of Schizophyllan beta-glucan with hyaluronic acid is both safe and effective in treating gastric ulcers without altering the stomach’s PH levels.
Recording
About MerlinVet
At MerlinVet, we comprise a bespoke wholesaler, import/export business, buying group, health plan provider, and anaesthetic gas exposure monitoring service. By listening to the needs of vets, we provide products, services, business solutions and, above all else, the support needed to add a touch of animal magic to practices. MerlinVet UK stocks an extensive range of Special Import Products that other wholesalers are unable to source, providing solutions to vets in times of stock shortages. We offer a customised pharmaceutical service, importing pharmaceuticals and farm fertility equipment to UK vets.
We are the UK distributor of RelyneGI, providing natural gastric support for horses. Recommended by vets and professional riders, RelyneGI is a unique formula of hyaluronic acid and beta glucan that supports healthy digestion in horses. RelyneGI is an advanced liquid supplement containing a natural formula of a patented hyaluronan (MHB3) and beta glucan that delivers effective support for the equine digestive system. It’s odourless and tasteless for adding to feed and offers long-term support for all horses in maintaining normal gastric function and promoting well-being in equine athletes. RelyneGI, developed by the world’s leading veterinary scientists at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in the USA, has been thoroughly tested and is Clean Sport certified.
About Hagyard Pharmacy
Hagyard Pharmacy
is a full-service, PCAB accredited pharmacy located in the heart of horse country – Lexington, KY. Licensed in over 35 US states, Hagyard Pharmacy dispenses prescription pharmaceuticals, offers a veterinary specialty compounding service as well as over the counter products. Hagyard Pharmacy is affiliated with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, a trusted resource for people who demand only the highest quality care for their horses since 1876.
Resolvet by Hagyard is a line of products designed to help horses feel and look their best. Created by vets at the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Resolvet by Hagyard addresses concerns that owners, trainers, and riders alike have about traditional horse care products. Resolvet by Hagyard horse care products feature natural ingredients, proper PH balance, and reduced negative side effects. Each product is specially formulated for specific needs: joint health, gastrointestinal health, hoof health, and more. One of these products is RelyneGI, distributed in the UK by MerlinVet.
MerlinVet and Numnuts® will be exhibiting at The Royal Highland Show 2025 at Ingliston in Edinburgh from Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd June 2025. You’ll be able to find us amongst the sheep in the NSA Marquee, Avenue M, Stand 1B. After a fantastic turnout at the NSA Highland Sheep in Ardgay, it will be great to see as many new and familiar faces as possible at RHS 2025. Come along to the Numnuts® stand to have a go on Baaaary, our Demo Lamb, or alternatively try to guess the number of rings in the jar to win a Numnuts® device and, while you’re there, feel free to pick up some Numnuts branded merch. MerlinVet Sponsoring Hampshire Down Class Merlin will again be sponsoring the Hampshire Down class. You can find more information below: To be judged at 09.00 on Friday 20th June Judge: Mrs Lucy Heywood, Watchet, Somerset Please note Sheep Regulation 51: Where there is a Flock Book, all sheep must be entered or be eligible for entry in that Flock Book. Exhibitors need not be members of the Breed Society 81 RAM, two shear or above 82 SHEARLING RAM, shorn bare on or after 1st March in current year 83 RAM LAMB, born on or after 1st December in the previous year 84 AGED EWE, to have reared a lamb in current year 85 SHEARLING EWE, shorn bare on or after 1st March in current year 86 EWE LAMB, born on or after 1st December in previous year View the full livestock schedule here For tickets to the Royal Highland Show and for more information, please click here What is Numnuts? Numnuts® is a 2-in-1 device that administers an Elastrator® ring along with a pre-calibrated dose of local anaesthetic. This device makes giving fast-acting targeted pain relief for castration and tail docking of lambs easy, fast, and safe. No other device exists that allows farmers and vets to provide targeted pain relief to lambs during tail docking and castration. Find out more and purchase here
MerlinVet will be exhibiting at the VET Trust Conference 2025 which will be taking place on Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th June at the Stirling Court Hotel in Stirling. The conference aims “to provide topical and useful education targeted at Veterinary Surgeons in practice in a setting where there is ample opportunity to meet informally with speakers, colleagues, pharmaceutical and equipment representatives.” There will be several different streams at the conference, including equine, companion animal, nurse, and production animal. The AGM will be held on the Tuesday at 17.15 with the conference dinner taking place afterwards from 19.00 onwards. You can book your conference tickets here . You’ll be able to meet with representatives of the team covering MerlinVet-cel , MerlinSPS , and MerlinVet UK . About Vet Trust: VET Trust is a non-profit making, charitable organisation. It is run by a board of directors with the objective of providing, promoting, encouraging, and advancing the continuing education of those involved in alleviating the suffering of animals and who are engaged in or associated with the practice of the art and science of veterinary medicine and surgery.
The British Business Awards 2025 , in association with NatWest, has announced MerlinVet in the top eight growth strategy businesses in the UK. MerlinVet will now go up against Dynisma Ltd, The PureGym Group, Babcock International, Nucleus Financial Platforms Ltd, RSK, Gap group and Popeyes. 143 companies across 18 awards are now vying for the top spot at the ceremony in Edinburgh on the 24 April 2025. You can view the full shortlist here . More than 300 companies entered the British Business Awards. The shortlisted businesses were chosen by an independent shortlisting panel. Each entry was carefully examined and judged on their positive impact to their workforce, sector and overall contribution to the British economy. The shortlist will now go forward to the main judging panel comprising of 18 independent judges, all key figures from British industry including Vinodka Murria OBE, Phil Urban, CEO of Mitchells & Butlers and Emma Crystal, CEO Coutts Bank. The awards are raising funds for beneficiary homelessness charity Social Bite, with a target of raising £1million through the event and a fundraising lunch happening earlier in the day, being organised with Gleneagles Hotel. The awards dinner will take place at the EICC on 24 April and tables are already in high demand with up to 2000 business leaders set to attend. Alan Jope CBE, former CEO of Unilever and Chair of the judging panel said: “In spite of the economic headwinds facing British businesses, our incredible shortlist shows that leading British companies are thriving and in turn are powering the economy and job creation through their hard work and resilience. It came across loud and clear from the hundreds of entries we received for the awards that businesses are having to innovate and adapt like never before. It’s been inspirational to see the incredible work that’s going on behind the scenes in companies of all shapes and sizes across the UK. “The 2025 shortlist reflects the hugely diverse range of businesses we have in this country, and I know our judging panel are going to have some tough decisions on their hands when it comes to determining our winners.” Guests at the British Business Awards are being treated to a fireside chat and a rare, unplugged music performance from the iconic musician and activist Sting. The evening will be hosted by comedian, presenter and TV star, Rob Brydon and feature a keynote address from the event’s patron Sir Bob Geldof, who is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Band Aid in 2025. For further information on the awards or to buy tickets visit: www.britishbusinessawards.co.uk About MerlinVet MerlinVet is a full-service veterinary solutions provider for practices in both the UK and abroad, with specialisms in fertility equipment, sourcing Special Import Products which other wholesalers cannot provide, and exporting veterinary products globally. With additional expertise in providing health plan solutions and developing new veterinary software, as well as gas exposure monitoring and our buying group, our deep sector knowledge can add a touch of animal magic to practices, and ultimately fulfil our main ambitions of supporting the veterinary industry while enhancing animal health and welfare. Find out more here
