Investigating the impact of anthelmintic treatment on the equine microbiome

This pilot study evaluates the hypothesis that anthelmintic drug administration will alter the equine fecal microbiome. To address this hypothesis, twelve horses were administered a single dose of a combination anthelmintic drug [active ingredients: Moxidectin and Praziquantel] on day 0; fecal samples were collected on day -3 (pre-treatment), day 2 (post-treatment 1), day 9 (post-treatment 2).