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

Ruminant livestock systems contribute significantly to emission of methane, a potent
greenhouse gas as they waste a portion of the ingested energy (2–15%) as methane and a …

Metataxonomic 16S rDNA based studies are a commonplace and useful tool in the research
of the microbiome, but they do not provide the full investigative power of metagenomics and …

Because of their agricultural value, there is a great body of research dedicated to
understanding the microorganisms responsible for rumen carbon degradation. However, we …

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 …

Microbial biohydrogenation of dietary poly‐unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) to saturated fatty
acids (SFA) in the rumen results in the high ratio of SFA/PUFA in ruminant products, such as …

Lignocellulose is a widely available renewable carbon source and a promising feedstock for
the production of various chemicals in biorefineries. However, its recalcitrant nature is a …

Ruminants contribute to the emissions of greenhouse gases, in particular methane, due to
the microbial anaerobic fermentation of feed in the rumen. The rumen simulation technique …

Abstract Background The Boran (Bos indicus), indigenous Zebu cattle breed from sub-
Saharan Africa, is remarkably well adapted to harsh tropical environments. Due to financial …

This study investigated successional colonization of fresh perennial ryegrass (PRG) by the
rumen microbiota over time. Fresh PRG was incubated in sacco in the rumens of three …