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The fecal microbiota of Holstein cows is heritable and genetically correlated to dairy performances.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Dec 2024
Brulin L, Ducrocq S, Estellé J, Even G, Martel S, Merlin S, Audebert C, Croiseau P, Sanchez M-P
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The fecal microbiota of ruminants constitutes a diversified community that has been phenotypically associated with a variety of host phenotypes, such as production and health. To gain a better understanding of the complex and interconnected factors that drive the fecal bacterial community, we have aimed to estimate the genetic parameters of the diversity and composition of the fecal microbiota, including...
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