Metagenomic Sequencing Reveals that High-Grain Feeding Alters the Composition and Metabolism of Cecal Microbiota and Induces Cecal Mucosal Injury in Sheep

High-grain (HG) diets are known to alter the rumen microbiome. However, the responses of the hindgut microbiota and its epithelial function need further investigation in ruminants.

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Main Authors: Fei Xie, Lei Xu, Yue Wang, Shengyong Mao
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/c02b1571f4b74e9ab7dea94e2fd52691
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Summary:High-grain (HG) diets are known to alter the rumen microbiome. However, the responses of the hindgut microbiota and its epithelial function need further investigation in ruminants.