The gut microbiome of horses: current research on equine enteral microbiota and future perspectives
Understanding the complex interactions of microbial communities including bacteria,
archaea, parasites, viruses and fungi of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) associated with states …
archaea, parasites, viruses and fungi of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) associated with states …
Probiotic yeasts in livestock sector
A Vohra, P Syal, A Madan - Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2016 - Elsevier
The increase in livestock production systems has resulted in serious environmental impact
due to emission of greenhouse gases and the possibility of transfer of zoonotic diseases to …
due to emission of greenhouse gases and the possibility of transfer of zoonotic diseases to …
Obesity and diet affect glucose dynamics and insulin sensitivity in Thoroughbred geldings
RM Hoffman, RC Boston, D Stefanovski… - Journal of animal …, 2003 - academic.oup.com
Insulin resistance is considered a risk factor in obesity, laminitis, exertional rhabdomyolysis,
and osteochondrosis. The objective was to use the minimal model to estimate glucose …
and osteochondrosis. The objective was to use the minimal model to estimate glucose …
Alterations in microbiota and fermentation products in equine large intestine in response to dietary variation and intestinal disease
We aimed to determine the effects of variations in dietary composition on equine gut
microbiota and their fermentation products, and proposed that dietary modifications …
microbiota and their fermentation products, and proposed that dietary modifications …
Case control study to identify risk factors for simple colonic obstruction and distension colic in horses
A case control study was performed to identify risk factors for colic caused by simple colonic
obstruction and distension (SCOD) in the horse. Case horses were recruited from 2 …
obstruction and distension (SCOD) in the horse. Case horses were recruited from 2 …
Identification of a core bacterial community within the large intestine of the horse
K Dougal, G de la Fuente, PA Harris, SE Girdwood… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
The horse has a rich and complex microbial community within its gastrointestinal tract that
plays a central role in both health and disease. The horse receives much of its dietary …
plays a central role in both health and disease. The horse receives much of its dietary …
Changes in the faecal microbiota of mares precede the development of post partum colic
JS Weese, SJ Holcombe, RM Embertson… - Equine veterinary …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Reasons for performing study Disruptions in the gastrointestinal microbiota may trigger
development of post partum colic. Objectives To determine the effects of the periparturient …
development of post partum colic. Objectives To determine the effects of the periparturient …
Risk factors for acute abdominal pain (colic) in the adult horse: A sco** review of risk factors, and a systematic review of the effect of management-related changes
Acute abdominal pain (colic) is the most common reason for emergency veterinary treatment
in the horse. Consolidation of data through a systematic review is important to inform …
in the horse. Consolidation of data through a systematic review is important to inform …
Variation in faecal microbiota in a group of horses managed at pasture over a 12-month period
Colic (abdominal pain) is a common cause of mortality in horses. Change in management of
horses is associated with increased colic risk and seasonal patterns of increased risk have …
horses is associated with increased colic risk and seasonal patterns of increased risk have …
Epidemiological clues to preventing colic
Colic remains a significant problem in the horse in terms of welfare and economics; in some
equine populations it is the single most common cause of death. Many causes of colic are …
equine populations it is the single most common cause of death. Many causes of colic are …