Microbial Variability of Commercial Equine Probiotics

Berreta, Ana; Burbick, Claire R.; Alexander, Trevor L.; Kogan, Clark; Kopper, Jamie J.

doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103728

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“…One of the potential explanations for the inconsistent results of different studies could lie in the content of viable microorganisms in the probiotics used. The microbial content of eleven bacteria and yeast-based probiotics marketed for use in horses were evaluated by Berrata et al, and none met their label claim based on culture-dependent and independent techniques [ 130 ]. For example, S. cerevisiae was cultured from only one of the four probiotics claiming to contain this yeast.…”

Section: Techniques Of Microbiota Manipulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Current Understanding of Equine Gut Dysbiosis and Microbiota Manipulation Techniques: Comparison with Current Knowledge in Other Species

Boucher,

Leduc,

Leclère

et al. 2024

Animals

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Understanding the importance of intestinal microbiota in horses and the factors influencing its composition have been the focus of many studies over the past few years. Factors such as age, diet, antibiotic administration, and geographic location can affect the gut microbiota. The intra- and inter-individual variability of fecal microbiota in horses complicates its interpretation and has hindered the establishment of a clear definition for dysbiosis. Although a definitive causal relationship between gut dysbiosis in horses and diseases has not been clearly identified, recent research suggests that dysbiosis may play a role in the pathogenesis of various conditions, such as colitis and asthma. Prebiotics, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation to modulate the horse’s gastrointestinal tract may eventually be considered a valuable tool for preventing or treating diseases, such as antibiotic-induced colitis. This article aims to summarize the current knowledge on the importance of intestinal microbiota in horses and factors influencing its composition, and also to review the published literature on methods for detecting dysbiosis while discussing the efficacy of gut microbiota manipulation in horses.

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Section: Techniques Of Microbiota Manipulationmentioning

confidence: 99%