From Birth to Weaning: Supporting Gut Microbial Stability in Thoroughbred Foals Alongside a massive increase in human microbiome research, interest in the equine microbiome has accelerated in recent years. What was once a research niche is now increasingly relevant to practical stud management. A growing body of evidence suggests that early gut microbial development may be associated with long-term health and athletic outcomes in Thoroughbreds. While this research does not justify radical intervention, it does support thoughtful, stability-focused management during...