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…
Rumen Microbes – Current Research Showcase
Rumen Microbes – Anaerobic Fungi
McLean Lab: Relevant Reproduction

The Economic Impacts of Growth Rate during Heifer Development By: M.P. Furches and K.J. McLean There are over 5 million replacement heifers entering the US beef herd annually. The development…
McLean Lab: Relevant Reproduction






The Economic Impacts of Protein Supplementation during Heifer Development By: M.P. Furches and K.J. McLean There are nearly 6 million replacement heifers, annually. Development of these females is one of…
12 Days of Rumen Microbes
Rumen Microbes – What is a Rumen Microbiome?
McLean Lab: Relevant Reproduction






Paternal Impacts on Gestational Diabetes and Preeclampsia By: M.H. Strong and K.J. McLean Maternal contributions to pregnancy and life after pregnancy have long been a research focus (Coussons-Read, 2013). However,…
McLean Lab: Relevant Reproduction






Paternal Impact on Gestational Health and Infant Outcomes By: M.H. Strong and K.J. McLean Maternal contributions to pregnancy and maternal life after pregnancy have long been the focus of research…
McLean Lab: Relevant Reproduction






Making a Muddy Situation Worse By: J.T. Watts and K.J. McLean Most beef herds in the United States are kept in outdoor pastures. These cattle are subject to the changes…