Flaxseed supplementation decreases methanogenic gene abundance in the rumen of dairy cows

Flaxseed supplementation decreases methanogenic gene abundance in the rumen of dairy cows

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of a flaxseed-supplemented diet on archaeal abundance and gene expression of methanogens in the rumen of dairy cows. In all, 11 non-lactating dairy cows were randomly divided into two groups: group A (five cows) and B (six cows). The two die...

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Main Authors: L. Li, K.E. Schoenhals, P.A. Brady, C.T. Estill, S. Perumbakkam, A.M. Craig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
flaxseed
methanogenic gene
mcra dairy cattle
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S175173111200078X

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