Seasonal Variation in the Faecal Microbiota of Mature Adult Horses Maintained on Pasture in New Zealand

Seasonal variation in the faecal microbiota of forage-fed horses was investigated over a 12-month period to determine whether the bacterial diversity fluctuated over time. Horses (<i>n</i> = 10) were maintained on pasture for one year, with hay supplemented from June to October. At month...

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Main Authors: Karlette A. Fernandes, Erica K. Gee, Chris W. Rogers, Sandra Kittelmann, Patrick J. Biggs, Emma N. Bermingham, Charlotte F. Bolwell, David G. Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/8/2300