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The aim is to evaluate the effect of age on the gastrointestinal microflora in beagle dogs.

Impact of the Advances in Age on the Gastrointestinal Microflora of Beagle Dogs.

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Randomized trial compares gastrointestinal microflora in young and old beagle dogs, suggesting age impacts microbial populations.

The aim is to evaluate the effect of age on the gastrointestinal microflora in beagle dogs.
Comparison of gastrointestinal microflora across two age groups: <12 months and >11 years.
Analysis of stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, and large bowel regions.
Measurement of specific microbial populations in both young and elderly dogs.
Gastrointestinal microflora in stomach, duodenum, jejunum, and ileum showed no significant differences.
Elderly dogs had lower levels of bacteroides, bifidobacteria, and lactobacilli in the large bowel compared to younger dogs (p<0.05).
Higher counts of Clostridium perfringens and streptococci were observed in older dogs.

Benno et al. (1992) studied this question.

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