Differential Defecation of Solid and Liquid Phases in Horses-A Descriptive Survey.

ABSTRACT: Free faecal liquid (FFL) is a condition in horses where faeces are voided in one solid and one liquid phase. The liquid phase contaminates the tail, hindlegs and area around the anus of the horse, resulting in management problems and potentially contributing to impaired equine welfare. The underlying causes are not known, but anecdotal suggestions include feeding wrapped forages or other feed- or management-related factors. Individual horse factors may also be associated with the presence of FFL. This study, therefore, aimed to characterize horses showing FFL particularly when fed wrapped forages, and to map the management and feeding strategies of these horses. Data were retrieved by a web-based survey, including 339 horses with FFL. A large variety of different breeds, ages, disciplines,

SUBMITTER: Lindroth KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7023164 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature