Does Equine Metabolic Syndrome Affect Gut Microbes?
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
May 23, 2017
EMS horses had less microbial diversity than healthy horses, potentially impairing gut health and affecting metabolism.
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EMS horses had less microbial diversity than healthy horses, potentially impairing gut health and affecting metabolism.
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