Temporal Changes in Faecal Microbiota Composition and Diversity in Dairy Cows Supplemented with a <i>Lactobacillus</i>-Based Direct-Fed Microbial.

ABSTRACT: The rumen microbiota of dairy cows plays a crucial role in fermenting fibrous material, essential for nutrient extraction and overall productivity, detoxification of anti-nutritional toxic compounds, synthesis of vital nutrients, and is essential for optimal animal health. This study investigated the impact of Lentilactobacillus-, Lactocaseibacillus-, and Lacticaseibacillus-based direct-fed microbial (DFM) supplementation on dairy cows' faecal microbial composition and diversity. The study was carried out on a commercial dairy farm using 50 Holstein-Friesian cows randomly assigned into control (CON) and treatment (TRT) groups. Faecal samples were collected directly from the rectum every two months from September 2021 to January 2023. The bacterial 16S rRNA gene and fun

SUBMITTER: Campbell BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11640597 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature