Table 1.
The characteristics of the horses in the experimental monitoring.
| Characteristics | Before Experimental Monitoring | Experimental Group | Control Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 9.7 ± 2.9 | 10.4 ± 2.0 | 9.0 ± 2.9 |
| Weight (kg) | 582 ± 34.2 | 581 ± 23.2 | 584 ± 45.7 |
| Body Condition Score (1–5) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Feeding Regimen (kg/horse) | |||
| Barley scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Barley granules | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Barley granules with up to 20% proportion of milk thistle seed cakes/dose of silymarin | 0 | 2/16.6 g | 0 |
| Meadow hay | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Granulated alfalfa pellet/dryer | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Feed Content (%): | |||
| Crude fat | 2.52 | 2.64 | 2.52 |
| Crude protein | 12.58 | 13.11 | 12.58 |
| Crude fiber | 10.75 | 11.25 | 10.75 |