Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 79-84 , February 2008

Fecal Sand Clearance Is Enhanced with a Product Combining Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Psyllium in Clinically Normal Horses

  • Allen D. Landes, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Equine Medical Service, Fort Collins, CO
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Allen D. Landes, DVM, Equine Medical Service, 3021 West County Road 64, Fort Collins, CO 80524
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  • Diana M. Hassel, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
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  • Janel D. Funk, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
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  • Ashley Hill, DVM, MPVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00015-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.01.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 79-84 , February 2008

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