Homeostasis of the Intestinal Mucosa in Healthy Horses—Correlation between the Fecal Microbiome, Secretory Immunoglobulin A and Fecal Egg Count
The defensive function of the intestinal mucosa depends both on the ability to secrete immunoglobulin A and communication with the mucus microbiome. In horses, the functioning of this system is also influenced by the presence of nematode eggs. Feces collected from healthy horses were examined to det...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/22/3094 |