Simple Summary Plant secondary metabolites and essential oils also known as phytogenics
are biologically active compounds that have recently attracted increased interest as feed …

Effective functionality of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and its health, are important factors in
determining animal performance. Several, complex mechanisms are involved in the …

Simple Summary Farm animal health and welfare have been paid increasing concern in the
world, which is generally assessed by the measurements of physical health, immune …

Recent research suggests that the microbial colonization of the mammalian intestine may
begin before birth, but the observations are controversial due to challenges in the reliable …

A diverse microbial population colonizes the sterile mammalian gastrointestinal tract during
and after the birth. There is increasing evidence that this complex microbiome plays a crucial …

To address the rapidly growing use of probiotics in animal agriculture, this review discusses
the effect of probiotics on animal growth and development, immune response, and …

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

Sustainable meat production is important to providing safe and quality protein sources for
humans worldwide. Intensive artificial selection and high energy input into the diet of many …

The brain-gut-microbiota axis comprises an extensive communication network between the
brain, the gut, and the microbiota residing there. Development of a diverse gut microbiota is …

Background In ruminants, early rumen development is vital for efficient fermentation that
converts plant materials to human edible food such as milk and meat. Here, we investigate …