Isolation, identification and comparative genomic analysis of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> from Mongolian horse vagina.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Reproductive health in mares is pivotal for the sustainability of the equine industry, yet vaginal microbiota dysbiosis remains an underrecognized contributor to infections such as endometritis and bacterial vaginosis. While Lactobacillus spp. dominate healthy vaginal ecosystems in humans and livestock, their role in equine reproductive health, particularly in resilient breeds like Mongolian mares, is poorly understood. This study aimed to isolate and characterize a novel Lactobacillus strain from the vaginal microbiota of healthy Mongolian mares and evaluate its probiotic potential for mitigating equine reproductive disorders.

Methods

A polyphasic approach integrating phenotypic, biochemical, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing was employed to isolate an

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12350343 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature