16S rRNA sequencing of fecal samples from Chentang Black goats

The aim of this study was to characterize and compare the gut microbiota composition of Chentang black goats using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. Fecal samples were collected from goats under different health conditions and divided into three groups: a non-infected group, a single-infection group, and a co-infection group. By analyzing the gut microbial communities among these groups, this study seeks to investigate the potential effects of infection status on gut microbiota structure and diversity, and to provide insights into the relationship between host health and intestinal microbial composition in Chentang black goats.