Bos taurus gut metagenome. gut metagenome

Bacterial colonization in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of pre-weaned calves is very important, since it can influence early development and post-weaning production and health. This study investigated the composition of the bacteria along the GIT (rumen, jejunum, ileum, cecum and colon) of pre-weaned bull calves (3-week-old) using pyrosequencing to understand the segregation of bacteria between the mucosal surface and digesta.