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Brief content of the article
The authors studied the effect of pH with or without pepsin or taurocholic acid on bioelectric properties of gastric squamous mucosa in horses. Treatment did affect tissue resistance indicating that ulcers are mediated partly by (prolonged) exposure to gastric acids.
Keywords: EGUS; ulcer; gastric disease

Reference
Vetro Widenhouse, T., Lester, G.D. and Merritt, A.M. 2002. Effect of hydrochloric acid, pepsin, or taurocholate on bioelectric properties of gastric squamous mucosa in horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research 63: 744-749.

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