The microorganisms inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of ruminants have a
mutualistic relationship with the host that influences the efficiency and health of the …

Reproductive failure is a major economical drain on cow-calf operations across the globe. It
can occur in both males and females and stem from prenatal and postnatal influences …

The impact of maternal microbial influences on the early choreography of the neonatal calf
microbiome were investigated. Luminal content and mucosal scra** samples were …

The intestinal microbiota of newborns plays an important role in the development of
immunity and metabolism. In livestock animals, knowledge of the intestinal microbiota is …

Background Metritis is an inflammatory disease of the uterus caused by bacterial infection,
particularly Bacteroides, Porphyromonas, and Fusobacterium. Bacteria from the …

Simple Summary Reproductive systems of cattle contain multiple microbes resident in the
female from a young age. Sometimes other harmful microbes can invade the genital tract …

We investigated the microbiota found in the vaginas of Holstein dairy cows during the
transition period and described the differences in bacterial composition and total bacterial …

Bacterial overgrowth in the uterus is a normal event after parturition. In contrast to the
healthy cow, animals unable to control the infection within 21 days after calving develop …

There are microbial communities in and on the bodies of all multicellular organisms, and this
microbiota can have a significant impact on the biology of the host. Most studies have …

Due to the critical contribution of the uterine-associated microbiota in reproductive health,
physiology, and performance, culture-independent methods have been increasingly …