The gut microbiota plays a key role in the nutritional ecology of ruminants, and host diet has a significant effect on these microbial communities. Longitudinal studies assessing variation of seasonal
Investigators analyzed feces from voles on three different diets (captive, captive-transitional, and wild) as well as foregut contents from voles on two different diets (captive and wild). The aim of
IntroductionMaintaining a high level of animal welfare is essential in zoos, sanctuaries and aquaria for ethical, legislative and functional reasons. Therefore, it is necessary to have welfare assessm
