High nutrient availability reduces the diversity and stability of the equine caecal microbiota

Background: It is well known that nutrient availability can alter the gut microbiota composition, while the effect on diversity and temporal stability remains largely unknown. Methods: Here we address the equine caecal microbiota temporal stability, diversity, and functionality in response to diets...

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Main Authors: Naja C. K. Hansen, Ekaterina Avershina, Liv T. Mydland, Jon A. Næsset, Dag Austbø, Birgitte Moen, Ingrid Måge, Knut Rudi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-08-01
Series:Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.microbecolhealthdis.net/index.php/mehd/article/view/27216/41395