Shad's gut microbiome remains in the optimal performance band with a vitality score of 82. Fiber fermenter populations stabilized at +52.4% versus baseline; pathogen screening returned a secure result. A minor watch flag was raised on butyrate-producing populations — see clinical findings below.
Horse species symposium: The microbiome of the horse hindgut: history and current knowledge
Julliand V, Grimm P · Journal of Animal Science · 2016
Review of hindgut microbial ecology, fiber-fermentation pathways, and the role of Fibrobacter and Lachnospiraceae populations.
Characterization of the fecal bacteria communities of forage-fed horses by pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA V4 gene amplicons
Shepherd ML, Swecker WS, et al. · FEMS Microbiology Letters · 2012
Pyrosequencing characterization of forage-fed equine microbiota; supports fiber-fermenter reference ranges.
Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide supplementation effects on intestinal microflora and immune response of horses
Respondek F, Goachet AG, Julliand V · Journal of Animal Science · 2008
Evaluates prebiotic supplementation effects on equine gut microbial communities; cited for supplement-protocol rationale.
Characterisation of the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses
Stewart HL, Pitta D, et al. · Equine Veterinary Journal · 2018
Cohort study characterizing the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses across stable management conditions; defines population reference envelopes.
Influence of short-term dietary starch inclusion on the equine cecal microbiome
Warzecha CM, Coverdale JA, et al. · Journal of Animal Science · 2017
Shows acute starch challenge depresses fiber fermenters and elevates lactic-acid producers; supports starch-management recommendations.
Comparison of the fecal microbiota in horses with equine metabolic syndrome and metabolically normal controls
Elzinga SE, Weese JS, Adams AA · Journal of Equine Veterinary Science · 2016
Identifies dysbiosis signatures specific to equine metabolic syndrome — informs caution flags on Proteobacteria elevations.
Bacterial diversity within the equine large intestine as revealed by molecular analysis of cloned 16S rRNA genes
Daly K, Stewart CS, et al. · FEMS Microbiology Ecology · 2001
Pioneering 16S analysis of equine large-intestinal bacterial diversity; cited for hindgut bacterial taxonomy.
Characterisation of the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses
Stewart HL, Pitta D, et al. · Equine Veterinary Journal · 2018
Cohort study characterizing the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses across stable management conditions; defines population reference envelopes.
Horse species symposium: The microbiome of the horse hindgut: history and current knowledge
Julliand V, Grimm P · Journal of Animal Science · 2016
Review of hindgut microbial ecology, fiber-fermentation pathways, and the role of Fibrobacter and Lachnospiraceae populations.
Characterization of the fecal bacteria communities of forage-fed horses by pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA V4 gene amplicons
Shepherd ML, Swecker WS, et al. · FEMS Microbiology Letters · 2012
Pyrosequencing characterization of forage-fed equine microbiota; supports fiber-fermenter reference ranges.
Pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA genes in fecal samples reveals high diversity of hindgut microflora in horses and potential links to chronic laminitis
Steelman SM, Chowdhary BP, et al. · BMC Veterinary Research · 2012
Links hindgut microbial signatures to chronic laminitis risk; basis for opportunistic-pathogen monitoring.
Comparison of the fecal microbiota in horses with equine metabolic syndrome and metabolically normal controls
Elzinga SE, Weese JS, Adams AA · Journal of Equine Veterinary Science · 2016
Identifies dysbiosis signatures specific to equine metabolic syndrome — informs caution flags on Proteobacteria elevations.
Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide supplementation effects on intestinal microflora and immune response of horses
Respondek F, Goachet AG, Julliand V · Journal of Animal Science · 2008
Evaluates prebiotic supplementation effects on equine gut microbial communities; cited for supplement-protocol rationale.
Fibrobacteres succinogenes population stabilized at +52.4% vs. baseline. Hindgut fermentation efficiency estimated at 98.4% — peak performance band.
Horse species symposium: The microbiome of the horse hindgut: history and current knowledge
Julliand V, Grimm P · Journal of Animal Science · 2016
Review of hindgut microbial ecology, fiber-fermentation pathways, and the role of Fibrobacter and Lachnospiraceae populations.
Characterisation of the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses
Stewart HL, Pitta D, et al. · Equine Veterinary Journal · 2018
Cohort study characterizing the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses across stable management conditions; defines population reference envelopes.
Characterisation of the faecal metabolome and microbiome of Thoroughbred racehorses
Proudman CJ, Hunter JO, et al. · Equine Veterinary Journal · 2015
Integrated metabolome–microbiome characterization of performance Thoroughbreds, linking diet to short-chain fatty acid output.
Faecalibacterium subset shows -7.1% over the past two quarters. Trajectory remains within reference range; recommend monitor at next quarterly cycle.
Characterisation of the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses
Stewart HL, Pitta D, et al. · Equine Veterinary Journal · 2018
Cohort study characterizing the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses across stable management conditions; defines population reference envelopes.
Changes in the faecal microbiota of mares precede the development of post partum colic
Weese JS, Holcombe SJ, et al. · Equine Veterinary Journal · 2015
Demonstrates that shifts in fecal microbiota precede clinical colic — supports preemptive monitoring rationale.
Horse species symposium: The microbiome of the horse hindgut: history and current knowledge
Julliand V, Grimm P · Journal of Animal Science · 2016
Review of hindgut microbial ecology, fiber-fermentation pathways, and the role of Fibrobacter and Lachnospiraceae populations.
Characterisation of the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses
Stewart HL, Pitta D, et al. · Equine Veterinary Journal · 2018
Cohort study characterizing the fecal microbiota of healthy adult horses across stable management conditions; defines population reference envelopes.
Characterization of the fecal bacteria communities of forage-fed horses by pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA V4 gene amplicons
Shepherd ML, Swecker WS, et al. · FEMS Microbiology Letters · 2012
Pyrosequencing characterization of forage-fed equine microbiota; supports fiber-fermenter reference ranges.
Pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA genes in fecal samples reveals high diversity of hindgut microflora in horses and potential links to chronic laminitis
Steelman SM, Chowdhary BP, et al. · BMC Veterinary Research · 2012
Links hindgut microbial signatures to chronic laminitis risk; basis for opportunistic-pathogen monitoring.
Changes in the faecal microbiota of mares precede the development of post partum colic
Weese JS, Holcombe SJ, et al. · Equine Veterinary Journal · 2015
Demonstrates that shifts in fecal microbiota precede clinical colic — supports preemptive monitoring rationale.
Current Lachnospiraceae populations indicate hindgut homeostasis under existing forage profile.
Horse species symposium: The microbiome of the horse hindgut: history and current knowledge
Julliand V, Grimm P · Journal of Animal Science · 2016
Review of hindgut microbial ecology, fiber-fermentation pathways, and the role of Fibrobacter and Lachnospiraceae populations.
The effects of weaning methods on gut microbiota composition and horse physiology
Mach N, Foury A, et al. · Frontiers in Physiology · 2017
Examines diet-shift impacts on equine gut microbial composition; basis for transition-protocol guidance.
Pre-emptive support for Faecalibacterium populations approaching low band.
Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide supplementation effects on intestinal microflora and immune response of horses
Respondek F, Goachet AG, Julliand V · Journal of Animal Science · 2008
Evaluates prebiotic supplementation effects on equine gut microbial communities; cited for supplement-protocol rationale.
Effect of short-term Saccharomyces cerevisiae supplementation on the fecal microbiota of horses
Tavenner MK, McDonnell SM, Biddle AS · Animal Microbiome · 2020
Demonstrates probiotic-supplementation effects on equine microbiota; basis for supplement-trial protocols.