Abstract:This study reports the differential response of the equine gut microbiome to protein and/or carbohydrate based on keeper status (easy keeper (EK), medium keeper (MK), hard keeper (HK)). Anaerobic equine fecal samples (n = 12 total, n = 3 / EK, MK, HK of four breeds) inoculated microcosms with three dietary conditions (C = Carb (cornmeal), P = Protein (soybean meal), and M = mix (50% C, 50% P)). Over 48 hours, fermentation products were measured using colorimetric assays and high-performance liquid chromatograp… Show more
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