- by Eleni Makraki
Metabolomics and the equine microbiome: does diet matter?
Can a malt-based supplement reshape the equine gut microbiome? New research suggests enzyme-rich dietary additives may reduce inflammation and support horse health.
- by Eleni Makraki
IFNM – Modulation of the equine microbiome by pasture and feed supplements: A metabolomics approach
This study was designed to look at the effect on the equine microbiome of pasturing horses on new grass and to determine whether supplementation with EquiNectar would alter the result.
- by Eleni Makraki
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
- by Ben Nedas
This study describes the faecal metabolome and microbiome of healthy Thoroughbred racehorses against which future studies of disease and dietary intervention can be benchmarked. The faecal microbiome is highly diverse, dominated by Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes.
- by Ben Nedas
The use of SIFT-MS in profiling the faecal volatile metabolome in horses with colic: a pilot study
This study introduces the first application of Selected Ion Flow Tube Mass Spectrometry (SIFT-MS) to analyse volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in faecal headspace from horses with and without colic.
- by Ben Nedas
Equine Veterinary Journal – Do horses get irritable bowel syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome is not a single entity but has several causes. One of the most common forms has similarities with colic and laminitis in horses.