Fibre Composition and Maturity of Forage-Based Diets Affects the Fluid Balance, Faecal Water-Holding Capacity and Microbial Ecosystem in French Trotters
Racing events challenge the fluid balance of athletic horses. The equine large intestine functions as a fluid reservoir, since the properties of dietary forage fibre affect the digesta water content and the milieu of this ecosystem. This study aimed to investigate the effect of grass maturity and le...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/3/328 |