The influence of excessive enamel points on structural carbohydrates digestibility in horses was evaluated. Thirteen horses were fed on elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and concentrate. Dry matter, crude protein, gross energy, neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber, hemicellulose and cellulose were measured in the feces before and two weeks after floating of the excessive enamel points. The apparent digestibility of all nutrients was increased (P<0.001) after the treatment.
horse; excessive enamel points; digestibility
