Age-related compositional and functional changes in the adult and breastfed buffalo rumen microbiome.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The buffalo is an important domestic animal globally, providing milk, meat, and labor to more than 2 billion people in 67 countries. The rumen microorganisms of buffaloes play an indispensable role in enabling the healthy functionality and digestive function of buffalo organisms. Currently, there is a lack of clarity regarding the differences in the composition and function of rumen microorganisms among buffaloes at different growth stages.

Methods

In this study, metagenomics sequencing technology was applied to examine the compositional and functional differences of rumen microorganisms in adult and breastfed buffaloes.

Results

The results revealed that the rumen of adult buffaloes had significantly higher levels of the following dominant genera: Prevote

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11177756 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature