Gut Microbiome Characteristics Of Horses With History Of Cribbing Behavior: An Observational Study
Published in 2023
Scientific article to assess whether the composition of the gastrointestinal microbiota differs in horses receiving a gastric health support supplement or a placebo on the one hand, and between "cribbing" or "non-cribbing" horses on the other. No difference was observed, however, a link was established between cribbing and fecal microbiota composition.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Key words:Animal adaptation to the environment, Microbiota, Stress, Behavioral disorders