The effect of training sessions and feeding regimes on neuromodulator role of serotonin, tryptophan and β-endorphin of horses

We tested the hypothesis that diet affects on equine feeding behavior and that diet composition affects a shift in energy metabolism characterized by a wide range of neuroendocrine changes. We investigated the effects of training sessions on circulating serotonin (5-HT), tryptophan and β-endorphin concentrations in horses to ascertain whether two different isoenergetic diets would affect this response.Thirty-six Dutch Warmblood horses were randomly distinguished in 18 horses fed with a low fiber diet (LF), and 18 horses fed with a high fiber diet (HF).

Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - December 5, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: G. Bruschetta, P. Medica, E. Fazio, C. Cravana, A.M. Ferlazzo Source Type: research