Learn more about the role of the rumen and lower gut microorganisms and their impact on the host’s performance, nutrition, and health. The ruminant is a fascinating animal due to its ability to convert feed and forage into energy and microbial protein thanks to the activity of its gut microbial community: bacteria, archaea, protozoa, and fungi. This page features microbes found in the gut of ruminants.
Native Microbes Boost Cattle Performance and Rumen Health During Grain Feeding
Supplementing cattle with native rumen microorganisms improved growth performance and enhanced rumen microbial stability during high-grain feeding. This strategy shows promise for boosting feed efficiency and reducing the risk of acidosis in beef production systems.
Check out our group’s research article for more information on the rumen sacs and microbial variation!
This infographic was created, in part, by:
Laney Stephens
Graduate Research Assistant, Animal Science
For additional information, please contact Dr. Phillip Myer.
This work is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive grant no. 2020-67015-30832 / project accession no. 1021775 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.