Understanding the functionality of the rumen microbiota: searching for better opportunities for rumen microbial manipulation

• Published in: Animal Bioscience Vol. 32; no. S1; pp. 370 - 384
• Main Authors: Qi, Wenlingli, Xue, Ming-Yuan, Jia, Ming-Hui, Zhang, Shuxian, Yan, Qiongxian, Sun, Hui-Zeng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies 01.02.2024; Animal Bioscience; Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies
• Subjects: Air quality management; Amino acids; Fermentation; Food and nutrition; functionality; Invited Review; Methane; Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms); omics technologies; Physiological aspects; Proteins; Rumen; rumen microbiota; Ruminants; China

Rumen microbiota play a central role in the digestive process of ruminants. Their remarkable ability to break down complex plant fibers and proteins, converting them into essential organic compounds that provide animals with energy and nutrition. Research on rumen microbiota not only contributes to...