Periodic Reporting for period 1 - EQUIANFUN (Equidae Hindgut Anaerobic Fungi: A key unexplored taxa of central importance to dietary fibre degradation)

The diet of many equines is supplemented with energy-dense feeds in order to fulfil the animals’ energy requirements. However, this practice can affect the hindgut microbiome and increase the risk of gut-mediated diseases, which are a major health and welfare issue for...