Altitude influences microbial diversity and herbage fermentation in the rumen of yaks

Altitude influences microbial diversity and herbage fermentation in the rumen of yaks

Abstract Background Rumen microbiota in ruminants are vital for sustaining good rumen ecology, health, and productivity. Currently, limited information is available regarding the response of yaks (Bos grunniens) to fluctuating environments, especially the rumen microbiome. To address this, we invest...

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Main Authors: Qingshan Fan, Metha Wanapat, Tianhai Yan, Fujiang Hou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Yak
Rumen microbiota
VFA profiles
Fermenting ability
High altitude
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-020-02054-5

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