Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
What Is the Microbiota and What Is Its Role in Colic?
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Arnold, Carolyn E & Pilla, Rachel
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
The fecal microbiome of the horse is reflective of the large colon and plays an important role in the health of the horse. The microbes of the gastrointestinal tract digest fiber and produce energy for the host. Healthy horses have Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, and Verrucromicrobia as the most common phyla. During gastrointestinal disease such as colic or colitis, the microbiome shows less diversity and changes in bacterial community composition.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37121786/