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View article: Effects of calcium peroxide or biochar-enzyme feed additives on milk production, enteric methane emissions, and ruminal microbiota in Nordic Red dairy cows
Effects of calcium peroxide or biochar-enzyme feed additives on milk production, enteric methane emissions, and ruminal microbiota in Nordic Red dairy cows Open
Expanded basic research is needed to discover and develop wider selection of dietary additives that are economically feasible without compromising animal performance or health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of 2 fe…
View article: Response of primary mammary epithelial cells to pathogen challenge in dairy cows with divergent genomic breeding values for udder health
Response of primary mammary epithelial cells to pathogen challenge in dairy cows with divergent genomic breeding values for udder health Open
This study focuses on the initial cellular response to a causal pathogen in the mammary gland of dairy cows aiming to uncover genomic features associated with mastitis resistance. We analyzed transcriptomes from Escherichia coli -challenge…
View article: Can high-lipid concentrates offset the high enteric methane production caused by high-forage diets fed to lactating dairy cows?
Can high-lipid concentrates offset the high enteric methane production caused by high-forage diets fed to lactating dairy cows? Open
Ruminants have the ability to utilize forages to produce high-quality products for human consumption. However, feeding high-forage diets can increase enteric methane (CH4) production. Therefore, this study examined the viability of using a…
View article: Integrating microbial abundance time series with fermentation dynamics of the rumen microbiome via mathematical modelling
Integrating microbial abundance time series with fermentation dynamics of the rumen microbiome via mathematical modelling Open
The rumen represents a dynamic microbial ecosystem where fermentation metabolites and microbial concentrations change over time in response to dietary changes. The integration of microbial genomic knowledge and dynamic modelling can enhanc…
View article: Fecal microbiota colonization dynamics in dairy heifers associated with early-life rumen microbiota modulation and gut health
Fecal microbiota colonization dynamics in dairy heifers associated with early-life rumen microbiota modulation and gut health Open
Early-life modulation of rumen microbiota holds promise for enhancing calf growth, health, and long-term production in ruminants. However, limited attention has been given to the impact of rumen microbiota modulation on the establishment o…
View article: Fine-Tuning GBS Data with Comparison of Reference and Mock Genome Approaches for Advancing Genomic Selection in Less Studied Farmed Species
Fine-Tuning GBS Data with Comparison of Reference and Mock Genome Approaches for Advancing Genomic Selection in Less Studied Farmed Species Open
Background Diversifying animal cultivation demands efficient genotyping for enabling genomic selection, but non-model species lack efficient genotyping solutions. The aim of this study was to optimize a genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) doubl…
View article: The Trade-Off between Enteric and Manure Methane Emissions and Their Bacterial Ecology in Lactating Cows Fed Diets Varying in Forage-to-Concentrate Ratio and Rapeseed Oil
The Trade-Off between Enteric and Manure Methane Emissions and Their Bacterial Ecology in Lactating Cows Fed Diets Varying in Forage-to-Concentrate Ratio and Rapeseed Oil Open
An experiment was conducted to examine how dietary interventions reducing enteric methane (CH4) emissions influence manure CH4 emissions in biogas production (as biochemical methane potential (BMP)) or under static conditions mimicking nat…
View article: The Effects of Grass Silage Additive Type and Barley Grain Preservation Method on Rumen Function, Microbial Ecology, and Energy Metabolism of Dairy Cows
The Effects of Grass Silage Additive Type and Barley Grain Preservation Method on Rumen Function, Microbial Ecology, and Energy Metabolism of Dairy Cows Open
The effects of grass silage and barley grain preservation methods on dairy cows were evaluated using four Nordic Red dairy cows placed in respiration chambers in a 4 × 4 Latin square. Silage was conserved using a formic acid-based product …
View article: Integrating microbial abundance time series with fermentation dynamics of the rumen microbiome<i>via</i>mathematical modelling
Integrating microbial abundance time series with fermentation dynamics of the rumen microbiome<i>via</i>mathematical modelling Open
The rumen represents a dynamic microbial ecosystem where fermentation metabolites and microbial concentrations change over time in response to dietary changes. The integration of microbial genomic knowledge and dynamic modelling can enhanc…
View article: Fine-Tuning GBS Data with Comparison of Reference and Mock Genome Approaches for Advancing Genomic Selection in Less Studied Farmed Species
Fine-Tuning GBS Data with Comparison of Reference and Mock Genome Approaches for Advancing Genomic Selection in Less Studied Farmed Species Open
Background Diversifying animal cultivation demands efficient genotyping for enabling genomic selection, but non-model species lack efficient genotyping solutions. The aim of this study was to optimize a genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) doubl…
View article: A dynamic in silico model of rumen microbial fermentation and methane production
A dynamic in silico model of rumen microbial fermentation and methane production Open
Session 19. Advances in nutritional modelling and feeding systems (in memory of Daniel Sauvant)
View article: A dynamic mechanistic model of microbial fermentation and methane production in the cow rumen
A dynamic mechanistic model of microbial fermentation and methane production in the cow rumen Open
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View article: Effect of a garlic and citrus extract supplement on performance, rumen fermentation, methane production, and rumen microbiome of dairy cows
Effect of a garlic and citrus extract supplement on performance, rumen fermentation, methane production, and rumen microbiome of dairy cows Open
The aim of this trial was to determine the effect of a garlic and citrus extract supplement (GCE) on the performance, rumen fermentation, methane emissions, and rumen microbiome of dairy cows. Fourteen multiparous Nordic Red cows in mid-la…
View article: Rumen Microbiota Predicts Feed Efficiency of Primiparous Nordic Red Dairy Cows
Rumen Microbiota Predicts Feed Efficiency of Primiparous Nordic Red Dairy Cows Open
Efficient feed utilization in dairy cows is crucial for economic and environmental reasons. The rumen microbiota plays a significant role in feed efficiency, but studies utilizing microbial data to predict host phenotype are limited. In th…
View article: Genomic selection for survival under naturally occurring <i>Saprolegnia</i> oomycete infection in farmed European whitefish <i>Coregonus lavaretus</i>
Genomic selection for survival under naturally occurring <i>Saprolegnia</i> oomycete infection in farmed European whitefish <i>Coregonus lavaretus</i> Open
Saprolegnia oomycete infection causes serious economic losses and reduces fish health in aquaculture. Genomic selection based on thousands of DNA markers is a powerful tool to improve fish traits in selective breeding programs. Our goal wa…
View article: Preservation characteristics and bacterial communities of crimped ensiled barley grains modulated by moisture content and additive application
Preservation characteristics and bacterial communities of crimped ensiled barley grains modulated by moisture content and additive application Open
Information about the relationships between preservation characteristics and main bacterial communities of fermented feeds can guide decision making during feed preservation and silage additive development. The objective was to evaluate fe…
View article: Fermentation quality and bacterial ecology of red clover dominated silage modulated by different management factors
Fermentation quality and bacterial ecology of red clover dominated silage modulated by different management factors Open
Identification of bacterial communities in both the raw material and the subsequent silages provides new insights into understanding the silage fermentation process. The objective was to evaluate how different silage management factors aff…
View article: Long-term effects of early-life rumen microbiota modulation on dairy cow production performance and methane emissions
Long-term effects of early-life rumen microbiota modulation on dairy cow production performance and methane emissions Open
Rumen microbiota modulation during the pre-weaning period has been suggested as means to affect animal performance later in life. In this follow-up study, we examined the post-weaning rumen microbiota development differences in monozygotic…
View article: Fermentation Quality and Bacterial Ecology of Grass Silage Modulated by Additive Treatments, Extent of Compaction and Soil Contamination
Fermentation Quality and Bacterial Ecology of Grass Silage Modulated by Additive Treatments, Extent of Compaction and Soil Contamination Open
New technologies related to the identification of bacterial communities in fresh forage and silage may give valuable detailed information on the best practices to produce animal feeds. The objective was to evaluate how management condition…
View article: The Association between Blood Β-Hydroxybutyric Acid Concentration in the Second Week of Lactation and Reproduction Performance of Lithuanian Black and White Cows
The Association between Blood Β-Hydroxybutyric Acid Concentration in the Second Week of Lactation and Reproduction Performance of Lithuanian Black and White Cows Open
Hyperketonemia is a very common metabolic state in dairy cows, which result in lower milk production, impaired fertility, and increased frequency of other diseases. In this study, we aimed to determine the influence of season, parity, and …
View article: Effects of Grass Silage Additive Type and Barley Grain Preservation Method on Rumen Fermentation, Microbial Community and Milk Production of Dairy Cows
Effects of Grass Silage Additive Type and Barley Grain Preservation Method on Rumen Fermentation, Microbial Community and Milk Production of Dairy Cows Open
Grass was ensiled using an acid-based additive (AS) or homofermentative lactic acid bacteria (IS). In addition, barley grain was either dried (DB) or crimped and ensiled (EB). The feeds were fed as total mixed rations (TMR) in a 2 × 2 fact…
View article: Fresh Rumen Liquid Inoculant Enhances the Rumen Microbial Community Establishment in Pre-weaned Dairy Calves
Fresh Rumen Liquid Inoculant Enhances the Rumen Microbial Community Establishment in Pre-weaned Dairy Calves Open
The development of the functional rumen in calves involves a complex interplay between the host and host-related microbiome. Attempts to modulate rumen microbial community establishment may therefore have an impact on weaning success, calf…
View article: The effects of dietary resin acid inclusion on productive, physiological and rumen microbiome responses of dairy cows during early lactation
The effects of dietary resin acid inclusion on productive, physiological and rumen microbiome responses of dairy cows during early lactation Open
Dairy cows have intense fluctuations in digestive, metabolic and hormonal systems around calving which predispose them to various disorders and health problems. The aim of the current experiment was to investigate feed and nutrient intake,…
View article: Effects of Starch Level and a Mixture of Sunflower and Fish Oils on Nutrient Intake and Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation, and Ruminal Methane Emissions in Dairy Cows
Effects of Starch Level and a Mixture of Sunflower and Fish Oils on Nutrient Intake and Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation, and Ruminal Methane Emissions in Dairy Cows Open
Four multiparous dairy cows were used in a 4 × 4 Latin square to examine how starch level and oil mixture impact dry matter (DM) intake and digestibility, milk yield and composition, rumen fermentation, ruminal methane (CH4) emissions, and…
View article: Rumen fluid sampling via oral stomach tubing method
Rumen fluid sampling via oral stomach tubing method Open
Chapter of the Living Handbook Methods in cattle physiology and behaviour – Recommendations from the SmartCow consortium