Predicting feed efficiency of Angus steers using the gastrointestinal microbiome
Microbial composition of the gastrointestinal tracts is an important factor affecting the variation in feed efficiency in ruminants. Several studies have investigated the composition of the ruminal and fecal microbiotas, as well as their impacts on feed efficiency and digestion. In addition, next-ge...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Animal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731124000338 |