Dynamic changes in fecal bacterial microbiota of dairy cattle across the production line

Abstract Background Microbiota play important roles in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of dairy cattle as the communities are responsible for host health, growth, and production performance. However, a systematic characterization and comparison of microbial communities in the GIT of cattle housed i...

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Main Authors: Lei Zhao, Xunde Li, Edward R. Atwill, Sharif S. Aly, Deniece R. Williams, Zhengchang Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02549-3