Effect of Roughage Source on the Composition and Colonization of Rumen Bacteria and Methanogens in Dumont and Mongolian Sheep

Understanding the influence of the sheep breed and roughage source on the composition of rumen bacteria and methanogens is essential for optimizing roughage efficiency. The experiment employed a 2 × 2 factorial design. Twenty-four Dumont and Mongolian sheep (initial body weight of 18.94 ± 1.01 kg) w...

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Main Authors: Wenliang Guo, Hongyang Liu, Yue Wang, Meila Na, Ran Zhang, Renhua Na
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/14/2079
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