Characterization of the rumen microbiota and its relationship with residual feed intake in sheep
Feed efficiency is a highly important economic trait in sheep production and has a significant impact on the economic benefits of sheep farming. Microbial fermentation of the rumen has a vital role in the host's nutrition; the rumen microbiota might affect host feed efficiency. However, the rel...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-03-01
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Series: | Animal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731120301634 |