Horse — gut / hindgut health & colic prevention — dietary management (Europe PMC)
Source: Europe PMC (Europe PubMed Central) REST search, query "(horse OR equine) AND (gut health OR hindgut OR colic prevention OR fermentable fiber OR prebiotic) AND (diet OR nutrition OR feed OR management)", 13766 hits (2026-07-22). Each entry is a first-hand peer-reviewed study; the abstract opening is quoted verbatim. 6 representative studies below (filtered for species + nutrition relevance).
- PMID 41815495 — The importance of prebiotics in managing colic in horses: focus on (Frontiers in veterinary science, 2026). Abstract (opening): Colic remains one of the most frequent and costly causes of equine morbidity and mortality, with significant welfare and economic implications. Disturbances in the gut microbiome a
- PMID 41375540 — The Role of Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) in Colic and Anti-Inflammatory Pathways in Horses. (Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2025). Abstract (opening): Equine colic remains a prevalent and potentially life-threatening condition with multifactorial origins, including dietary imbalances, stress, and microbial dysbiosis. Central to e
- PMID 41865910 — An investigation into the impact of the inclusion of a commercial fiber-based feed, designed for both hydration and nutrition, on the equine hindgut microbiomes. (Journal of equine veterinary science, 2026). Abstract (opening): It is more evident that horse health is linked to the gastrointestinal tract and microbial community structure (MCS) as affected by diet. There are many marketed feeds available to
- PMID 41600662 — Effects of Feeding Strategies on Gut Microbial Communities in Donkeys: A Comprehensive Narrative Review. (Veterinary sciences, 2025). Abstract (opening): Donkeys (
- PMID 42046684 — Synergistic effects of (Veterinary world, 2026). Abstract (opening): The equine hindgut depends on microbial fermentation for efficient nutrient utilization but remains vulnerable to dysbiosis, hindgut acidosis, and suboptimal fiber digestion. Growi
- PMID 40980339 — Correlation of hindgut microbiome and fermentation properties with a history of gas and/or impaction colic in Japanese draft horses. (Journal of equine science, 2025). Abstract (opening): Colic, a major gastrointestinal disease in horses, has a high recurrence rate and can lead to surgery or fatal outcomes, highlighting the need for effective prevention measures. Di
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Source text: pdf-raw/evidence/europepmc_evidence_equine_gut_health_diet_2026-07-22.txt (Europe PMC REST + PubMed efetch, 2026-07-22).