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Anaerobic proteolytic bacteria in caecal contents of ponies
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 March 2009
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The numbers of viable anaerobic proteolytic bacteria were determined from the caecal fluid of three ponies fed diets based on maize, oats or barley. In anaerobic conditions selected to promote the growth of those bacteria capable of utilizing protein, between 2 × 105 and 8 × 105 of viable anaerobic proteolytic bacteria/ml of caeoal fluid were observed. Time of sampling post feeding did not appear to affect the numbers observed. These numbers would appear adequate to make an important contribution to protein digestion.
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