Ciliate protozoa are key members of the microbial community of the rumen. Their study is
important to the health and productivity of cattle, which are their hosts. However, there have …

Dr. Burk Dehority was an international expert on the classification and monoculture of
ruminal ciliated protozoa. We have summarized many of the advancements in knowledge …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) are essential to cattle as a source of energy and for other
roles in metabolism. These molecules are formed during fermentation by microbes in the …

Abstract Livestock on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau are faced with extreme harsh winters and
are often in negative energy balance during this period. Dietary supplementation can …

Ciliates associated with advanced diseased lesions of Acropora sp. and Porites sp. in the
field were isolated and characterised using microscopic and molecular analysis. The …

We evaluated the influence of diets differing in non-fiber carbohydrates and rumen-
degradable protein (RDP) levels on changes in the ruminal bacterial populations in lactating …

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This dissertation aimed to evaluate the efficacy of additives in reducing methane emissions
and enhancing microbial protein synthesis (MPS) in beef cattle, considering their effects on …

This chapter will cover aspects that relate to the changes that are imposed on the rumen
during the transition period. The rumen is the most important part of the forestomachs and …

Stachyose, as a natural prebiotic, can promote the proliferation of lactic acid bacteria, but the
metabolic pathway of stachyose in lactic acid bacteria is still completely resolved. This study …