Scientific Research

New peer-reviewed paper sets out the molecular case for protecting your horse’s hindgut
  • by Ben Nedas

New peer-reviewed paper sets out the molecular case for protecting your horse’s hindgut

Researchers at Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have published a comprehensive review of the role of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in equine gut health, with a particular focus on their connection to colic — one of the most serious and frequently occurring conditions in horses.

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Field Study - Investigating the impacts of EquiNectar on British Army horses
  • by Eleni Makraki

Field Study - Investigating the impacts of EquiNectar on British Army horses

At Tharos, we're committed to improving animal gut health through innovative nutrition and optimising the gut microbiome. Today, we're excited to share promising results from a recent field study on our flagship product, EquiNectar, in managing gastrointestinal diseases in horses.

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Gut microbiota play a role in performance and welfare of horses - Study review
  • by Eleni Makraki

Gut microbiota play a role in performance and welfare of horses - Study review

This study provides evidence that the gut microbiota plays a role in the behaviour and performance of horses and suggests that manipulating the gut microbiota could be a potential strategy for improving horse welfare and performance.

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Changes in the gut microbiome and colic in horses: Are they causes or consequences?
  • by Eleni Makraki

Changes in the gut microbiome and colic in horses: Are they causes or consequences?

A useful review which highlights the complexities of understanding the involvement of the microbiome in equine colic.

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The Effect of Feeding Horses a High Fiber Diet With or Without Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes Supplementation on Nutrient Digestion, Blood Chemistry, Fecal Coliform Count, and In Vitro Fecal Fermentation
  • by Eleni Makraki

The Effect of Feeding Horses a High Fiber Diet With or Without Exogenous Fibrolytic Enzymes Supplementation on Nutrient Digestion, Blood Chemistry, Fecal Coliform Count, and In Vitro Fecal Fermentation

A study exploring the use of exogenous enzymes and their effects on digestion, blood chemistry, fecal coliform count and in vitro fecal fermentation. Results demonstrate that xylanase, cellulase or a mix of xylanase and cellulase, have an impact on digestion

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