Transcriptomic characterization of the functional and morphological development of the rumen wall in weaned lambs fed a diet containing yeast co-cultures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Kluyveromyces marxianus.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In lambs, the function of the rumen is incompletely developed at weaning, and the inclusion of yeast cultures in the diet can profoundly influence the morphological and functional development of the rumen.

Methods

In this study, the effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Kluyveromyces marxianus (NM) yeast co-cultures on ruminal histomorphology were assessed, and corresponding transcriptomic changes within the rumen epithelium were identified. In total, 24 lambs were grouped into four groups of six lambs including a control (C) group fed a basal diet, and N, M, and NM groups in which lambs were fed the basal diet, respectively, supplemented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cultures (30 g/d per head), Kluyveromyces marxianus yeast c

SUBMITTER: Xu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11794207 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature