Forages in Horse Nutrition
Year | 2022 |
Cathegory | Others |
Internal link | 22026.pdf |
Abstract | Due to the typical anatomy of their digestive tract, horses are a non-ruminant herbivore. Unlike ruminants, microbial digestion of fiber in horses takes place only in the posterior section of the intestine, ie in the appendix and colon. Fiber fermentation is provided by symbiotic microorganisms, its product is volatile fatty acids, which are used by equine metabolism as a source of energy for its maintenance and work. |
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