Influence of Season and Diet on Fiber Digestion and Bacterial Community Structure in the Rumen of Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus)
We studied the relationship between fiber digestion and the composition of the bacterial community in the rumen of muskoxen at the start and the end of the annual window of plant growth from spring to fall. Eight ruminally cannulated castrated males were fed brome hay or triticale straw (69.6% vs. 8...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/6/3/89 |