Psyllium supplementation is associated with changes in the fecal microbiota of horses

Psyllium supplementation is associated with changes in the fecal microbiota of horses

Abstract Objective Prophylactic supplementation of psyllium husk is recommended to enhance passage of ingested sand from the gastrointestinal tracts of horses. We hypothesized that psyllium supplementation would increase fecal sand passage and favorably alter bacterial populations in the hindgut. Si...

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Main Authors: Michael J. Mienaltowski, Ashley Belt, John D. Henderson, Tannah N. Boyd, Nicole Marter, Elizabeth A. Maga, Edward J. DePeters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Psyllium
Silica
Fecal microbiota
Acid detergent fiber
Acid detergent insoluble ash
Equine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-020-05305-w

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