The growing demand for sustainable animal production is compelling researchers to explore
the potential approaches to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from livestock that are …

The systematic exploration of microbial ecosystem of the rumen was commenced by the
father of rumen microbiology, Robert Hungate, in 1950s. His contributions toward the …

This book presents a series of chapters on the current knowledge with an emphasis on the
interactions of host animal with the microbes in the rumen. The whole content is divided into …

The rumen microbiome represents a complex microbial genetic web where bacteria,
anaerobic rumen fungi (ARF), protozoa and archaea work in harmony contributing to the …

The microbial ecology of the rumen microbiome is influenced by the diet and the
physiological status of the dairy cow and can have tremendous influence on the yield and …

The present study evaluated the effects of essential oil (EO) from anise (AO), clove (CO) and
thyme (TO) on the performance of lactating Shame goats. Eight lactating Shame goats with …

Simple Summary In the context of a shortage of feed resources and a complete ban on
veterinary antibiotics, searching for green additives that can improve the production …

To keep the concept of a safe food supply to the consumers, animal feed industries world
over are showing an increasing interest in the direct-fed microbials (DFM) for improved …

Oregano essential oil (OEO), which has antimicrobial properties, may be used for altering
the ruminal pH and microbial populations of sheep, as observed by the altered volatile fatty …

Simple Summary This study investigated the effect of dried and ground Salvia officinalis
(SO) shrub leaves on ruminal fermentation characteristics, primarily focusing on nutrient …