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ULCERGARD® (omeprazole)
PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONSUMER EVENTS

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PSA 1: ULCERGARD “Stress”
Did you know that your horse can develop stomach ulcers from the stress of routine situations, including traveling,1
training,1 competition1 and stal confinement?1 These ulcers can develop in as little as five days.2 You have the ability to help prevent stomach ulcers with just one daily dose of ULCERGARD. ULCERGARD is the only proven
and FDA-approved product to prevent stomach ulcers in horses and can help keep your horse healthy and
competing at his best.1 Ask your veterinarian about ULCERGARD before your next show or event. For more information and to enjoy a special offer for competitors, visit the Merial booth or go to www.ulcergard.com. ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) can be used in horses that weigh at least 600 pounds. The effectiveness of ULCERGARD in the prevention of gastric ulcers in foals and weanlings has not been evaluated. ULCERGARD may be used safely in breeding stal ions. Safety in pregnant mares has not been determined.
PSA 2: ULCERGARD “Any Horse Can Suffer From Stomach Ulcers”
Sixty-three percent of non-racing performance horses3 can suffer from stomach ulcers.3 That’s nearly two out of three….could it be your horse? Competitors, be sure to stop by the Merial booth for more information about the prevalence of equine stomach ulcers and how you can help prevent them. Ask about a special offer available exclusively to competitors. Just one tube of ULCERGARD offers four daily doses to help prevent the stresses of the show environment from leading to the development of ulcers. Remember, ULCERGARD is the only proven and
FDA-approved product to prevent stomach ulcers in horses.1 Visit the Merial booth today for more information.
ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) can be used in horses that weigh at least 600 pounds. The effectiveness of ULCERGARD in the prevention of gastric ulcers in foals and weanlings has not been evaluated. ULCERGARD may be used safely in breeding stal ions. Safety in pregnant mares has not been determined.

PSA 3: ULCERGARD “Trust ULCERGARD and GASTROGARD”
Did you know two out of three non-racing performance horses suffer from equine stomach ulcers?3 And they can be caused by the common stresses of traveling,1 training,1 competition1 and stal confinement?1 Could your horse be one of those two out of three? The only products proven and FDA-approved to prevent and treat equine stomach
ulcers are ULCERGARD (omeprazole)1 and GASTROGARD (omeprazole).4 The most expensive ulcer products are
the ones that haven’t been proven to work. Come to the Merial booth to learn more and take advantage of an ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) can be used in horses that weigh at least 600 pounds. The effectiveness of ULCERGARD in the prevention of gastric ulcers in foals and weanlings has not been evaluated. ULCERGARD may be used safely in breeding stal ions. Safety in pregnant mares has not been determined. Safety of GASTROGARD in pregnant or lactating mares has not been determined. For more information, consult your veterinarian or go to www.gastrogard.com.

PSA 4: ULCERGARD “Do you know what you’re giving your horse?”
The equine product marketplace can be overwhelming! Which products work? Which products are safe? Which
products have been tested and proven? With everything in the news lately about the dangers of unapproved drugs, it’s more important than ever to know what you’re giving your horse. Go to EquineDrugFacts.com to learn about the types of drugs available, what FDA approval means and how to determine if a product you’re using has been approved. Don’t jeopardize your horse’s health. ULCERGARD (omeprazole) is the only FDA-approved and proven
product for the prevention of equine stomach ulcers.1 Go to EquineDrugFacts.com or visit the Merial booth for more information and for an exclusive offer for competitors. ULCERGARD® (omeprazole) can be used in horses that weigh at least 600 pounds. The effectiveness of ULCERGARD in the prevention of gastric ulcers in foals and weanlings has not been evaluated. ULCERGARD may be used safely in breeding stal ions. Safety in pregnant mares has not been determined. ®ULCERGARD and GASTROGARD are registered trademarks of Merial. 2013 Merial Limited. Duluth, GA. Al rights reserved. EQUIUGD1309 (02/13). 1ULCERGARD product label. 2McClure SR, Carithers DS, Gross SJ, Murray MJ. Gastric ulcer development in horses in a simulated show or training environment. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2005;227(5):775-777. 3Mitchel RD. Prevalence of gastric ulcers in hunter/jumper and dressage horses evaluated for poor performance. Association for Equine Sports Medicine, September 2001. 4GASTROGARD product label.

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