Evaluation of commercial diets on fecal consistency and defecation frequency in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) with chronic intermittent idiopathic diarrhea

Evaluation of commercial diets on fecal consistency and defecation frequency in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) with chronic intermittent idiopathic diarrhea

Abstract Background Recurrent diarrhea is common health and welfare problem in captive rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Aside from infectious causes, dietary factors have been implicated in diarrhea. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to evaluate commercially available pelleted diets i...

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Main Authors: Annemiek Maaskant, Niels R. Blees, Antoine Smits, Ronald J. Corbee, Jaco Bakker, Jan A. M. Langermans, Edmond J. Remarque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Laboratory Animal Research
Subjects:
Monkeys
Fiber
Lactose
Waltham Faeces Score
Stool consistency
Defecation frequency
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42826-025-00246-6
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