A Novel Oral Endoscopic Biopsy Procedure to Obtain Rumen Epithelial Samples

Most in vivo studies related to ruminal development in calves use invasive techniques involving rumen-fistulated or euthanized animals. In consideration of animal welfare, we developed an oral endoscopic biopsy procedure to allow the obtaining of rumen epithelial samples, thus serving as an alternat...

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Main Authors: Yareellys Ramos-Zayas, Saúl A. Cantú-Reyes, Iris I. Tristán-Casas, Jorge R. Kawas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/5/230