Lignin is a natural aromatic polymer of p-hydroxyphenylpropanoids with various biological
activities. Noticeably, plants have made use of lignin as biocides to defend themselves from …

This study investigated the variation of selenium fractions and their effects on humification
during composting. Selenite and selenate were added to a mixture of goat manure and …

This study used metatranscriptomics to investigate the effects of concentrate diet level on
rumen microbiome composition and function in goats. A total of 12 healthy 120-day-old …

Grape pomace (GP), a by-product in wine production, is nutritious and can be used as a
feed ingredient for ruminants; however, its role in shaping sheep gastrointestinal tract (GIT) …

Oil palm fronds are plantation waste widely available in large quantities and have great
potential as a source of ruminant feed due to their high fibre content. However, the …

This study investigated the removal of agro-industrial wastes (5 g COD L⁻ 1 from coffee and
0.5 g COD L⁻ 1 from brewery wastewater, plus 1 g L⁻ 1 of coffee pulp and husk) in a …

Variation exists in milk protein concentration of dairy cows of the same breed that are fed
and managed in the same environment, and little information was available on this variation …

Yak (Bos grunniens) is a unique large ruminant species in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
(QTP). Changing the energy levels of their rations can significantly improve their growth …

Introduction The intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in health and disease. This study
aimed to assess the composition and functional diversity of the intestinal microbiota in …

The temperament of ruminants has been studied for several decades and has similarities
with temperament in humans. Temperament refers to the response of an animal to a …