Despite numerous surveys of gene and species content in heterotrophic microbial
communities, such as those found in animal guts, oceans, or soils, it is still unclear whether …

Ruminants are mostly herbivorous animals that employ rumen fermentation for the digestion
of feed materials, including dairy cows. Ruminants consume plant fibre as their regular diet …

Gut bacteria can affect key aspects of host fitness, such as development, fecundity, and
lifespan, while the host, in turn, shapes the gut microbiome. However, it is unclear to what …

Background Antimicrobials are often used to prevent and treat diarrhea induced by
enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) in young ruminants. However, drug overuse or …

Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern, and livestock play a significant
role in selecting for resistance and maintaining such reservoirs. Here we study the …

Colonization and development of the gut microbiome is a crucial consideration for
optimizing the health and performance of livestock animals. This is mainly attributed to the …

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 …

Perturbations in early life gut microbiota can have long-term impacts on host health. In this
study, we investigated antimicrobial-induced temporal changes in diversity, stability, and …

The bovine gastrointestinal (GI) tract microbiota has important influences on animal health
and production. Presently, a large number of studies have used high-throughput sequencing …

The calf stage is a critical period for the development of heifers. Newborn calves have low
gastrointestinal barrier function and immunity before weaning, making them highly …