Effects of Bit Chewing on Gastric Emptying, Small Intestinal Transit, and Orocecal Transit Times in Clinically Normal Horses

Effects of Bit Chewing on Gastric Emptying, Small Intestinal Transit, and Orocecal Transit Times in Clinically Normal Horses

Ileus is a common life-threatening problem in horses, and currently available treatments may be ineffective. The purpose of this study was to determine whether bit chewing, a form of sham feeding, decreases the gastric emptying time (GET), small intestinal transit time (SITT), and total orocecal tra...

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Main Authors: Molly E. Patton, Frank M. Andrews, Sophie H. Bogers, David Wong, Harold C. McKenzie, Stephen R. Werre, Christopher R. Byron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
horse
ileus
colic
bit chewing
gastrointestinal motility
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/15/2518

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