The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of ruminants contains diverse microbes that ferment various
feeds ingested by animals to produce various fermentation products, such as volatile fatty …

Definition The rumen is the largest of the four chambers of the “stomach” in ruminant
animals, which harbors an incredibly dense, diverse, and dynamic microbial community …

Bovine fecal microbiota is important for host health and its composition can be affected by
various factors, such as diet, age, species, breed, regions, and environments. The objective …

Nitrogen efficiency (Neff; milk N/N intake) in dairy cows is limited and most of the consumed
N is excreted in manure. Despite the crucial role of the gastrointestinal microbiome on N …

Introduction Medicinal plants, rich in phytochemicals like phenolic acids, flavonoids, and
tannins, offer potential benefits in enhancing productivity, quality, and animal health. Amla …

The gut microbiota is involved in the productivity of beef cattle, but the impact of different
analysis strategies on microbial composition is unclear. Ruminal samples were obtained …

Advanced and innovative breeding and management of meat-producing animals are
needed to address the global food security and sustainability challenges. Beef production is …

Microbial composition of the gastrointestinal tracts is an important factor affecting the
variation in feed efficiency in ruminants. Several studies have investigated the composition …

The fecal microbiome is emerging as an essential component of the gut microbiota and host
metabolism, whereas in cattle, fecal microbiome characterization is still needed. Recent …

In Alabama, pasture-based beef cattle operations are prevalent, but all-time high fertilizer
costs present challenges to production. The objective of this research was to evaluate …