Experimental crossover study on the effects of withholding feed for 24 h on the equine faecal bacterial microbiota in healthy mares
Abstract Background An association between equine gastrointestinal disease causing colic signs and changes in faecal bacterial microbiota has been identified. The reasons for these changes and their clinical relevance has not been investigated. Withholding feed, which is an integral part of managing...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-02706-8 |