Additional file 1 of Analysis of differences in the rumen microbiome and metabolic function in prepartum dairy cows with different body condition scores
The rumen microbiota of ruminants is essential for maintaining good rumen ecology, health and productivity. The composition and function of rumen microbes can also be influenced by many other factors.
BackgroundRuminants harbor a complex microbial community within their gastrointestinal tract, which plays major roles in their health and physiology. Brazil is one of the largest producers of beef in
The total solid and liquid rumen contents of three pairs of dairy cows disparate in (energy corrected milk/dry matter intake) were exchanged. Bacterial community was assessed in the week prior through
