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

Simple Summary The rumen is an important digestive organ that plays a key role in the
growth, production performance and health of ruminants. Promoting rumen development …

Purpose The objective of this narrative review was to describe the effect of microbial-based
products, specifically pro-and prebiotics, on gut health, function, and disease prevention …

Rumen microbiota has a close and intensive interaction with the ruminants. Microbiota
residing in the rumen digests and ferments plant organic matters into nutrients that are …

Weaned piglets are vulnerable to nutritional, physiological, and psychological stressors,
leading to abrupt taxonomic and functional shifts in the intestinal microbiome. In this study …

Melatonin influences intestinal microbiota and the pathogenesis of various diseases. This
study was conducted to explore whether melatonin alleviates weanling stress through …

The ruminant gastrointestinal tract (GIT) faces the challenge of protecting the host from
luminal contents and pathogens, while supporting the absorption and metabolism of …

The first year of a calf's life is a critical phase as its digestive system and immunity are
underdeveloped. A high level of stress caused by separation from mothers, transportation …

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 …

Growing evidences show a direct link between diarrhea and disorders of gut microbiota in
pigs. However, whether there are microbial markers associated with post-weaning diarrhea …