The Microbiome Test

Why is hind gut health so important?

The holding vat or cecum of the horse's hind gut (or microbiome) is responsible for digestion of fibrous food items. The trillions of bacteria, fungi, archaea and protozoa, living in the gastrointestinal tract of the horse also play major roles in managing systemic health. 

Veterinary research has reported that an imbalance in the bacteria in the microbiome may lead to chronic systemic illness, lowered immune function and more.

How can I detect an imbalance in my horse's hind gut? 

The microbiome of the horse needs a diverse population of microbial organisms to function properly. StableFeed's Microbiome Test Kit reveals imbalances in the hind gut and provides you with the information you need to restore homeostasis. 

Below is a graph from an actual report showing the difference between an average balanced microbiome and a microbiome that needs support. To see the full test result click here.

 

  • Two pie charts comparing the average diversity of a horse's microbiome with what a healthy microbiome would look like.
    Two pie charts comparing the average diversity of a horse's microbiome with what a healthy microbiome would look like.

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