The rumen is a complex ecosystem composed of anaerobic bacteria, protozoa, fungi,
methanogenic archaea and phages. These microbes interact closely to breakdown plant …

Diversity in the forestomach microbiome is one of the key features of ruminant animals. The
diverse microbial community adapts to a wide array of dietary feedstuffs and management …

The microbes inhabiting the rumen convert low-quality, fibrous, plant material into useable
energy for the host ruminant. Consisting of bacteria, protozoa, fungi, archaea, and viruses …

Meat and milk produced by ruminants are important agricultural products and are major
sources of protein for humans. Ruminant production is of considerable economic value and …

The rumen harbors diverse microorganisms including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, archaea,
and viruses. They play a key role in the breakdown and utilization of feedstuff carbohydrate …

Ruminants are unique among livestock due to their ability to efficiently convert plant cell wall
carbohydrates into meat and milk. This ability is a result of the evolution of an essential …

Ruminant production systems face significant challenges currently, driven by heightened
awareness of their negative environmental impact and the rapidly rising global population …

Host-rumen-microbe interactions are essential components of many physiological
processes, and therefore can affect ruminant health. Classical knowledge of rumen …

Metagenomics and high-throughput sequencing have greatly expanded our knowledge of
the rumen microbiome. Surveys of all 4 cellular microbial groups (bacteria, archaea …

The beef cattle industry represents a significant portion of the USA's agricultural sect, with
beef cattle accounting for the most red meat consumed in the USA. Feed represents the …