Effects of fecal microbiota transplantation on clinical outcomes and fecal microbiota of foals with diarrhea

Abstract

Abstract Background Diarrhea in foals can be associated with disruption of the intestinal microbiota (dysbiosis). Effective management of intestinal dysbiosis in foals has not been demonstrated. Hypothesis/Objectives Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in foals with diarrhea influences the intestinal microbiota and improves clinical and clinicopathological outcomes. Animals Twenty‐five foals 4). Conclusions and Clinical Importance In foals with diarrhea, FMT appears safe and can be associated with some clinical and microbiota changes suggestive of beneficial effect.

Keywords

• foal
• next‐generation sequencing
• transplant