A Practical Approach to Dietary Fiber
Speaker:
Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet, DECVCN
Event date: 9–10 November 2022 Virtual Event
The focus of this presentation is the relevant properties of different fiber types, including fermentability, solubility, and viscosity, and how those characteristics impact the practical use of fiber in veterinary medicine. In-depth information about the characteristics of cellulose and psyllium and their indications for use in veterinary patients is presented through case reports.
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