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The Predictive Power of Gut Bacteria in Thoroughbred Racing


A study from the University of Surrey shows that the gut bacteria of Thoroughbred racehorses at one month old can predict their future performance and health. By analyzing fecal samples from 52 foals, researchers found that those with higher bacterial diversity excelled in races and had fewer hea

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