Effect of Natuzyme enzyme on fecal digestion and fermentation of wheat straw and alfalfa hay in Arabian horses

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Natuzyme enzyme mixture (0, 3, and 6 g/kg DM) on microbial digestion as well as fermentation of wheat straw and alfalfa hay in Arabian horse. Four female Arabian horses (3-4 years, average body weight 400 kg) were fed with diet containing 35% commercial concentrate+65% forage (wheat straw and alfalfa hay) for 2 weeks. The fermentation and gas production of wheat straw and alfalfa hay with different levels of Natuzyme enzyme were determined using standard in vitro gas production protocol (6 replicates).

Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - August 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: T. Mohammadabadi, M. Harsini Shakarami, M.M.Y. Elghandour, A.Z.M. Salem, J.C. Monroy Tags: Original Research Source Type: research