Comparing the maternal-fetal microbiome of humans and cattle: a translational assessment of the reproductive, placental, and fetal gut microbiomes

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Despite differences in gut physiology and morphology, both humans and cattle require a functional gut microbiome in early life. Evidence suggests that both species acquire gut microbes prior to birth, likely from a maternal source, indicating the use of similar mechanisms and timing for fetal gut colonization. Unlike mouse models, cattle share a similar gestation length, parity, and placental microbiome...

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