Weight loss can be a subtle sign of hindgut issues in horses. | iStock Horses commonly experience digestive problems, which can manifest in a variety of ways ranging from abnormal behavior to weight loss. Like humans, horses are monogastric, meaning they have one stomach. In contrast to humans, however, horses are hindgut fermenters. The equine digestive system consists of two main sections. The foregut, which includes the stomach and small inte…
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