Global gene expression profiling of the effect of probiotics supplementation in dairy cows

ABSTRACT: In animal production the use of probiotics supplements to promote animal health is increasing. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of probiotics administration on global gene expression in dairy cows. Lactating Holstein Friesian cows (n=10) from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University dairy herd were used for the study. Treatment was a 10 ml oral drench of FASTtrak microbial pack (Probiotics) (Conklin Company, Kansas City, MO) at the recommended dose in water or water only (control). This treatment was carried out for 60 days. Whole blood was collected at the beginning (Day 0) and end of the study (Day 60) for microarray analysis. We employed microarray expression profiling as a discovery platform to identify genes with potential association with pr

ORGANISM(S): Bos taurus

SUBMITTER: Mulumebet Worku 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-75240 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress