16S rRNA gene and ITS-1 region amplicon sequencing of fecal microbiota of Beef cattle experiencing fescue toxicosis

Comparing the fecal microbiota of cattle who are highly tolerant (HT) to fescue toxicosis to the fecal microbiota of cattle who are lowly tolerant (LT), during a fescue toxicosis challenge. Cattle were housed on 2 separate farms in North Carolina USA, with differing levels of toxin within the feed (Farm B = Moderate, Farm U = high). Bacterial and Fungal populations were analyzed using 16S rRNA gene and ITS-1 amplicon sequencing.