Colonization and development of the gut microbiome are crucial for the growth and health of
calves. In this review, we summarized the colonization, beneficial nutrition, immune function …

Colonization and development of the gut microbiome is a crucial consideration for
optimizing the health and performance of livestock animals. This is mainly attributed to the …

Reproductive failure is a major economical drain on cow-calf operations across the globe. It
can occur in both males and females and stem from prenatal and postnatal influences …

Gastrointestinal disease (GI) is the most common illness in pre-weaned dairy calves. Studies
have associated the fecal microbiome composition with health status, but it remains unclear …

The complex microbiome colonizing the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of ruminants plays an
important role in the development of the immune system, nutrient absorption and …

Simple Summary The reproductive microbiome includes bacterial colonies within the
vagina, uterus, placental tissues and fluids, semen, and milk. Assessments of the human …

Microbiomes are transmitted between generations by a variety of different vertical and/or
horizontal modes, including vegetative reproduction (vertical), via female germ cells …

The existence of an amniotic fluid microbiota (ie, a viable microbial community) in mammals
is controversial. Its existence would require a fundamental reconsideration of fetal in utero …

In brief Opposing conclusions have been drawn regarding the presence of viable bacteria in
the healthy pregnant uterus. Current evidence in humans and animals suggests that …

In the present study, we evaluated whether the nasopharyngeal, ruminal, and vaginal
microbiota would diverge (1) in virgin yearling beef heifers (9 months old) due to the …