The gut microbiome of horses: current research on equine enteral microbiota and future perspectives

A Kauter, L Ep**, T Semmler, EM Antao… - Animal Microbiome, 2019 - Springer
Understanding the complex interactions of microbial communities including bacteria,
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 …

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 …

Alterations in microbiota and fermentation products in equine large intestine in response to dietary variation and intestinal disease

K Daly, CJ Proudman, SH Duncan, HJ Flint… - British Journal of …, 2012 - cambridge.org
We aimed to determine the effects of variations in dietary composition on equine gut
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

MH Hillyer, FGR Taylor, CJ Proudman… - Equine veterinary …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

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 …

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 …

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

L Curtis, JH Burford, GCW England, SL Freeman - PLoS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
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 …

Variation in faecal microbiota in a group of horses managed at pasture over a 12-month period

SE Salem, TW Maddox, A Berg, P Antczak, JM Ketley… - Scientific reports, 2018 - nature.com
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 …

Epidemiological clues to preventing colic

DC Archer, CJ Proudman - The Veterinary Journal, 2006 - Elsevier
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 …