A Comparison of the Colonic Microbiome and Volatile Organic Compound Metabolome of <i>Anoplocephala perfoliata</i> Infected and Non-Infected Horses: A Pilot Study

A Comparison of the Colonic Microbiome and Volatile Organic Compound Metabolome of <i>Anoplocephala perfoliata</i> Infected and Non-Infected Horses: A Pilot Study

<i>Anoplocephala perfoliata</i> is a common equine tapeworm associated with an increased risk of colic (abdominal pain) in horses. Identification of parasite and intestinal microbiota interactions have consequences for understanding the mechanisms behind parasite-associated colic and pot...

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Main Authors: Rachael Slater, Alessandra Frau, Jane Hodgkinson, Debra Archer, Chris Probert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
anoplocephala perfoliata
equine
gut microbiome
volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
omics integration
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/755

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