Taken together, the dynamic synchronization between mucosal microbiota and host ontogeny orchestrated the ecological maturation of the rumen during its formative developmental window. "This study ...

Understanding and supporting rumen microbial communities can be the key to hitting peak yield, optimising milk price, and making the most of every bite of feed.

Rather than targeting archaea directly, Hokkaido University researchers are aiming to control the rumen microbiome in other ways. For example, some organic acids, such as fumarate, are known to ...

The cows have help. A rich microbiome in the largest chamber of their stomach, known as the rumen, dismantles these foodstuffs and transforms them into usable energy. “It’s incredible,” said ...

Using the rumen liquid samples, the scientists are studying the microbes that convert hydrogen into methane, which is not digested by the cow but instead burped out. A single cow will burp roughly ...

Her focus area is in the rumen microbiome and investigating the maternal influence on early rumen microbiome development in offspring as an avenue to improve productivity of the offspring long-term.

Methane is an immensely challenging problem for the Irish dairy and beef sectors, but science is providing the means – mainly through new feed additives and breeding techniques – to reduce associated ...