Gastrointestinal

From where feed goes in to manure comes out is the broad focus of equine gastrointestinal medicine. By sheer nature of the hundreds of feet of intestine and the trillions of bacteria along the way, when something goes wrong in this area the horse’s life may be in jeopardy. Understanding how things go wrong is crucial for prevention.

From studying the intestinal microbiome (genetic material of all the microbes – bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses) investigating causes of equine diarrhea to innovative diagnostic and surgical techniques, our researchers continue to lead the way in this field.

Researchers 
Arroyo, LuisOntario Veterinary College, University of Guelph – Clinical Studies
Weese, J ScottOntario Veterinary College, University of Guelph – Pathobiology
Cribb,NicolaOntario Veterinary College, University of Guelph – Clinical Studies
Koenig, JudithOntario Veterinary College, University of Guelph – Clinical Studies
Pearson, WendyOntario Agricultural College, University of Guelph-Animal Biosciences
Lillie, BrandonOntario Veterinary College, University of Guelph– Pathobiology

Areas of Equine Research

Ontario’s equine researchers investigate a wide range of issues involving horses and the horse industry. Click on a link below to see who’s working in that area.

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