Gentamicin-induced sensorineural auditory loss in healthy adult horses.

Background: Irreversible sensorineural auditory loss has been reported in humans treated with aminoglycosides but not in horses.

Objective: Investigate if auditory loss occurs in horses treated using the recommended IV daily dosage of gentamicin for 7 consecutive days.

Animals: Ten healthy adult horses (7-15 years; females and males, 5 each).

Comparison of paste and suspension formulations of omeprazole in the healing of gastric ulcers in racehorses in active training.

Objective: To compare effects of a commercially available omeprazole paste and a compounded omeprazole suspension on healing of gastric ulcers in Thoroughbred racehorses in active training.

Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Animals: 32 horses with gastric ulcers.