The decreasing cost and increasing scope and power of emerging genomic technologies
are reshaping the field of molecular ecology. However, many modern genomic approaches …

Thousands of microbial species inhabiting the animal gut, collectively known as the gut
microbiota, play many specific roles related to host nutrient metabolism and absorption …

The Cervidae family has a wide distribution due to its adaptation to numerous ecological
environments, which allows it to develop a diverse microbial community in its digestive tract …

The gut microbiota plays a key role in the nutritional ecology of ruminants, and host diet has
a significant effect on these microbial communities. Longitudinal studies assessing variation …

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal, contagious, neurodegenerative prion disease
affecting both free-ranging and captive cervid species. CWD is spread via direct or indirect …

Background The forest musk deer (FMD, Moschus berezovskii) is an threatened species in
China. Bacterial pneumonia was found to seriously restrict the development of FMD captive …

European ungulates such as the roe deer face seasonally varying climatic conditions as well
as food availability and quality. In some European countries, including Austria, it is common …

The gut microbiota, including both bacterial and fungal communities, plays vital roles in the
gut homeostasis of animals, and antibiotics can lead to disorders of these microbial …

Simple Summary The reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is a unique ruminant that lives in arctic
areas characterized by severe living conditions. Low temperatures and a scarce diet …

(1) Aims: Assessing bacterial diversity and plant-growth-promoting functions in the
rhizosphere of the native African trees Colophospermum mopane and Combretum …