Fasting Horses Reduces Gut Microbiota Number, Diversity
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
May 3, 2021
A study looking at fasting horses might help scientists better interpret microbiota test results in colicking horses.
A study looking at fasting horses might help scientists better interpret microbiota test results in colicking horses.
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