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 symbiotic interaction between mammals and their diverse microorganisms are of
importance because mutualism provides nutritional, developmental, physiologic, and …

Background Neonatal diarrhea accounts for more than 50% of total deaths in dairy calves.
Few population‐based studies of cattle have investigated how the microbiota is impacted …

Modulation of animal gut microbiota is a prominent function of probiotics to improve the
health and performance of livestock. In this study, a large-scale survey to evaluate the effect …

Diarrhea is the leading cause of morbidity, mortality and antimicrobial drug use in calves
during the first month of age. Alteration in the bacterial communities of the gastrointestinal …

The bovine gastrointestinal microbiota is a complex polymicrobial ecosystem that plays an
important role in maintaining mucosal health. The role of mucosal microbial populations in …

Due to their potential impact on the host's phenotype, organ-specific microbiotas are
receiving increasing attention in several animal species, including cattle. Specifically, the …

This study investigated the effect of supplementing the diet of calves with two direct fed
microbials (DFMs)(Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I-1079 (SCB) and …

Manipulation of the rumen microorganisms during early life has emerged as a promising
strategy for persistent improvement of nutrient utilisation and lowering of enteric …

Liver abscesses in feedlot cattle are detrimental to animal performance and economic
return. Tylosin, a macrolide antibiotic, is used to reduce prevalence of liver abscesses …