Various body sites of vertebrates provide stable and nutrient-rich ecosystems for a diverse
range of commensal, opportunistic, and pathogenic microorganisms to thrive. The collective …

The development of powerful sequencing techniques has allowed, albeit with some biases,
the identification and inventory of complex microbial communities that inhabit different body …

Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern, and livestock play a significant
role in selecting for resistance and maintaining such reservoirs. Here we study the …

Diverse commensal populations are now regarded as key to physiological homeostasis and
protection against disease. Although bacteria are the most abundant component of …

The impact of maternal microbial influences on the early choreography of the neonatal calf
microbiome were investigated. Luminal content and mucosal scraping samples were …

The aim of this study was to analyze bacterial profiles of bovine mastitic milk samples and
samples from healthy quarters using Next Generation Sequencing of amplicons from 16S …

The intestinal microbiota of newborns plays an important role in the development of
immunity and metabolism. In livestock animals, knowledge of the intestinal microbiota is …

Background Bovine milk is a significant substitute for human breast milk and holds great
importance in infant nutrition and health. Apart from essential nutrients, bovine milk also …

Background The maternal microbiome has emerged as an important factor in gestational
health and outcome and is associated with risk of preterm birth and offspring morbidity …

Dry and early lactation periods represent the most critical phases for udder health in cattle,
especially in highly productive breeds, such as the Holstein Friesian (HF). On the other …