Effect of stocking density and effective fiber on the ruminal bacterial communities in lactating Holstein cows
Overstocking can be a major issue in the dairy cattle industry, leading to negative changes in feeding and resting behavior. Additional stress imposed and alterations in feeding behavior may significantly impact the rumen microbiome. The rumen microbiome is responsible for the successful conversion...
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-04-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/9079.pdf |