The herbivorous horse is a hind gut fermenter because the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is
characterized by a well-developed cecum and colon, which, together with the GI …

This review examines the available data regarding the positive effects of microencapsulated
essential oils (EOs) on the nutrition, metabolism, and possibly the methane emission of …

Evaluation of gastrointestinal (GI) biopsies is a multistep process that includes reviewing an
appropriate history, determining sample quality, and evaluating histologic sections. Selected …

Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are a group of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders
described in both humans and animals, but unlike in other species, in horses they are poorly …

Simple Summary Colic, a condition affecting the digestive tract of horses, manifests itself in
severe pain and may be life-threatening. Recurrent colic is usually caused by ongoing …

In horses, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of gastrointestinal disorders
that cause malabsorption, resulting in alterations in nutrient uptake and intestinal mucosal …

Weight loss occurs when there is an imbalance between the supply of energy and the
expenditure of energy in an individual. Weight loss can be multifactorial (Box 1), 1 especially …

A desidratação é o sinal clínico que expressa o déficit hídrico do organismo e, usualmente,
está associada a desequilíbrios eletrolíticos e ácido base, que são frequentes na espécie …

A doença gastrintestinal relacionada à areia, também conhecida como enteropatia arenosa,
é uma enfermidade gastrintestinal comum nos equinos mantidos a campo em regiões com …

Humane societies and animal control agencies generally have rescue groups and
veterinarians available to process pets efficiently. The presence of livestock species in …