The gut microbiome and its potential role in the development and function of newborn calf gastrointestinal tract

The gut microbiome and its potential role in the development and function of newborn calf gastrointestinal tract

A diverse microbial population colonizes the sterile mammalian gastrointestinal tract during and after the birth. There is increasing evidence that this complex microbiome plays a crucial role in the development of the mucosal immune system and influences newborn health. Microbial colonization is a...

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Main Authors: Nilusha eMalmuthuge, Philip John Griebel, Le Luo Guan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
mucosal immune system
enteric infections
Gut Microbiota
gut development
neonatal ruminants
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fvets.2015.00036/full

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