A meta-analysis to identify factors affecting solid and liquid digesta mean retention time in equines

• Published in: Journal of equine veterinary science Vol. 148; p. 105434
• Main Authors: Papadakis, K., Leishman, E.M., Darani, P.S., Cieslar, S., Ellis, J.L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.05.2025
• Subjects: Equine; Mean retention time; Meta-analysis; Mean retention time; Equine; Meta-analysis

How quickly feed passes through the equine gastrointestinal tract (GIT) or specific compartments of the GIT is an important determinant of nutrient digestion and absorption. Typically, this process is quantified by measuring mean retention time (MRT), or the average number of hours required to pass...