The equine gastrointestinal microbiome: impacts of weight-loss

The equine gastrointestinal microbiome: impacts of weight-loss

Abstract Background Obesity is an important equine welfare issue. Whilst dietary restriction is the most effective weight-loss tool, individual animals range in their weight-loss propensity. Gastrointestinal-derived bacteria play a fundamental role in host-health and have been associated with obesit...

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Main Authors: Philippa K. Morrison, Charles J. Newbold, Eleanor Jones, Hilary J. Worgan, Dai H. Grove-White, Alexandra H. Dugdale, Clare Barfoot, Patricia A. Harris, Caroline McGregor Argo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Equine, equine obesity
Weight-loss
Insulin dysregulation
Faecal microbiome
Apparent digestibility
Volatile fatty acid
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02295-6

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