Ruminants produce edible products and contribute to food security. They house a complex
rumen microbial community that enables the host to digest their plant feed through microbial …

Ruminant animals house a dense and diverse community of microorganisms in their rumen,
an enlarged compartment in their stomach, which provides a supportive environment for the …

The structure and function of the microbiome inhabiting the rumen are, amongst other
factors, mainly shaped by the animal's feed intake. Describing the influence of different diets …

This chapter will deal mainly with the characteristics of bacteria from the rumen that have
been successfully cultivated in the laboratory. For some ecosystems, particularly those …

ABSTRACT A set of PCR primers was designed and validated for specific detection and
quantification of Prevotella ruminicola, Prevotella albensis, Prevotella bryantii, Fibrobacter …

In anaerobic environments rich in decaying plant material, the decomposition of cellulose is
brought about by complex communities of interacting microorganisms. Because the …

The herbivore rumen ecosystem constitutes an extremely efficient degradation machinery for
the intricate chemical structure of fiber biomass, thus, enabling the hosting animal to digest …

The microbial community of the yak (Bos grunniens) rumen plays an important role in
surviving the harsh Tibetan environment where seasonal dynamic changes in pasture cause …

Minimising enteric CH4 emissions from ruminants is a current research priority because
CH4 contributes to global warming. The most effective mitigation strategy is to adjust the …

Worldwide photosynthetic fixation of carbon dioxide is estimated to yield annually up to 150
X 10 9 tons of dry plant material (biomass)(Lieth, 1973; Whittaker and Likens, 1973; …