Feed efficiency is one of the economically important traits for the cattle industry that affects
profit (feed costs) and the environment (production of manure and methane). Due to that …

Simple Summary Neutral detergent fiber (NDF) quantifies the primary cell wall contents in
ruminant feedstuff, and its degradability is related to intake and the quality of milk and meat …

Understanding host-microbial interactions in the rumen and its influence on desirable
production traits may lead to potential microbiota manipulation or genetic selection for …

Simple Summary Winter cold stress is a major environmental factor affecting cattle industry
production in northern China. Determining the effects of prolonged cold stress on the …

The rumen microbial population dictates the host's feed degradation capacity and
subsequent nutrient supply. The rising global human population and intensifying demand for …

The objective of this study was to explore whether collecting rumen samples of finishing
steers at monthly intervals differed, and whether this difference or similarity varied with diets …

Selection of dairy sheep based on production levels has caused a loss of rusticity, which
might compromise their future resilience to nutritional challenges. Although refocusing …

The objective of the present study was to investigate factors related to variation in feed
efficiency (FE) among cows. Data included 841 cow/period observations from 31 energy …

Rumen microbiota are closely linked to feed utilization and environmental adaptability of
ruminants. At present, little is known about the influence of different extreme environments …

Simple Summary Sensors, routinely collected on-farm tests, and other repeatable, high-
throughput measurements can provide novel phenotype information on a frequent basis …