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Exploring the Influence of Growth-Associated Host Genetics on the Initial Gut Microbiota in Horses.
Genes - 27 Jun 2023
Lee Jongan, Kang Yong-Jun, Kim Yoo-Kyung, Choi Jae-Young, Shin Sang-Min, Shin Moon-Cheol
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The influences of diet and environmental factors on gut microbial profiles have been widely acknowledged; however, the specific roles of host genetics remain uncertain. To unravel host genetic effects, we raised 47 Jeju crossbred (Jeju × Thoroughbred) foals that exhibited higher genetic diversity. Foals were raised under identical environmental conditions and diets. Microbial composition revealed that Firmicutes,...
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