The structure of microbial populations in Nelore GIT reveals inter-dependency of methanogens in feces and rumen

Abstract Background The success of different species of ruminants in the colonization of a diverse range of environments is due to their ability to digest and absorb nutrients from cellulose, a complex polysaccharide found in leaves and grass. Ruminants rely on a complex and diverse microbial commun...

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Main Authors: Bruno G. N. Andrade, Flavia A. Bressani, Rafael R. C. Cuadrat, Polyana C. Tizioto, Priscila S. N. de Oliveira, Gerson B. Mourão, Luiz L. Coutinho, James M. Reecy, James E. Koltes, Paul Walsh, Alexandre Berndt, Julio C. P. Palhares, Luciana C. A. Regitano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-019-0422-x