The horse is a monogastric herbivorous animal. In the large intestine (cecum and colon) there is an important microbial flora that is responsible for the balance of the entire digestive tract. Thus, all changes to the horse's food management should be made gradually, mixing the old food with the new one over a period of approximately 7 to 10 days. Any dietary change can have ?visible effects? only after 3 to 4 weeks.
