Bacterial community structure in the rumen and hindgut is associated with nitrogen efficiency in Holstein cows

Abstract Nitrogen efficiency (Neff; milk N/N intake) in dairy cows is limited and most of the consumed N is excreted in manure. Despite the crucial role of the gastrointestinal microbiome on N metabolism, associations between bacterial communities at different sections and Neff are not fully elucida...

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Main Authors: V. M. De La Guardia-Hidrogo, H. A. Paz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37891-7