The yak (Bos grunniens), an indigenous herbivore raised at altitudes between 3,000 and
5,000 m above sea level, is closely linked to more than 40 ethnic communities and plays a …

This comprehensive review examines the impact of dietary patterns on gut microbiome
composition and diversity from infancy to old age, linking these changes to age-related …

Weining cattle is a precious species with high tolerance to cold, disease, and stress, and
accounts for a large proportion of agricultural economic output in Guizhou, China. However …

Introduction As a representation of the gut microbiota, fecal and cecal samples are most
often used in human and animal studies, including in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease …

Background This study examined the effects of substituting cottonseed meal (CSM) or
rapeseed meal (RSM) for soybean meal (SBM) on Hu sheep performance, rumen …

Rumen microbiota are closely linked to feed utilization and environmental adaptability of
ruminants. At present, little is known about the influence of different extreme environments …

Introduction Extreme environments at high altitudes pose a significant physiological
challenge to animals. We evaluated the gut microbiome and fecal metabolism in Sanhe …

The yaks that inhabit the Tibetan plateau are a rare breed that is closely related to local
economic development and human civilization. This ancient breed may have evolved a …

Introduction Gut microbiota are associated with the health and performance of ruminant
species, and they are affected by altitude, host genetics, and sex. However, there has been …

Abstract Background Dorper and Tan sheep are renowned for their rapid growth and
exceptional meat quality, respectively. Previous research has provided evidence of the …