Course Length: 1 Hour 25 Minutes

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is one of the most common and performance-limiting conditions affecting horses today—and it’s not just athletes at risk. Even horses at pasture can suffer silently from ulceration in the stomach lining. The challenge? Symptoms can vary dramatically from horse to horse, and ulcers often go undiagnosed until performance or behavior declines.

In this in-depth Team Talk, Dr. Lisa Millican will guide you through the real-world complexities of gastric ulcers in horses—from how they form and why they happen, to what to watch for and how to treat them. This session will arm you with clinical insight and case-based examples, helping horse owners, trainers, and caretakers alike gain a deeper understanding of this frustrating but manageable condition.

Topics Covered:

✔️ What is Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)?
✔️ Causes and risk factors in different disciplines
✔️ Clinical signs to watch for (even the subtle ones!)
✔️ Diagnostic tools: when and how ulcers are confirmed
✔️ Medical and management-based treatment options
✔️ Case studies: from misdiagnosis to recovery
✔️ Why a personalized approach matters

Meet Your Presenter – Dr. Lisa Millican, DVM, MVSc

Dr. Lisa Millican is a valued member of TD Equine Veterinary Group, bringing advanced experience in equine sports medicine, reproduction, and dentistry.

Originally from the Maritimes, Lisa earned her veterinary degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island in 2014. She began her career in a busy equine sports medicine practice in Massachusetts, then returned to PEI for a specialized equine practice residency, where she worked closely with a boarded reproduction specialist.

Lisa moved west to Alberta in 2019, where she now continues her mission to provide comprehensive, high-level care to horses of all disciplines. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her Labrador, Rosie, as well as skiing and climbing in the Rockies.