Feed efficiency is one of the economically important traits for the cattle industry that affects
profit (feed costs) and the environment (production of manure and methane). Due to that …

Ruminants play an important part in the food supply chain, and manipulating rumen
microbiota is important to maximizing ruminants' production. Rumen microbiota through …

Understanding host-microbial interactions in the rumen and its influence on desirable
production traits may lead to potential microbiota manipulation or genetic selection for …

Feed cost is the greatest expense during cattle production; therefore, reducing it is critical to
increasing producer profits. In ruminants, the microbial population is important to nutrient …

Due to their potential impact on the host's phenotype, organ-specific microbiotas are
receiving increasing attention in several animal species, including cattle. Specifically, the …

A growing number of studies have investigated the feasibility of utilizing hemp by-products
as livestock feedstuffs; however, their impact on livestock microbiomes remains unexplored …

Yellow-feathered chickens have great nutritional value and are widely and traditionally used
in China, on an industrial scale as broilers. The presence of intestinal microbes has been …

Capsaicin (CAP) and Yucca schidigera extract (YSE) are two types of plant extracts that can
change rumen fermentation. This study was conducted to investigate whether …

The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) contains complex microbial communities and plays an
essential role in the overall health of the host. Previous studies of beef cattle feed efficiency …

Background Chickens are one of the most widely farmed animals worldwide and play a
crucial role in meat and egg production. Gut microbiota is essential for chickens' health …