Cellulase enhancing rumen microbiome of Tan sheep indicates plastic responses to seasonal variations of diet in the typical steppe
The rumen microbiota adapts to enhance the breakdown of forage biomass and maintain energy balance during periods of inadequate nutritional value. Supplementing the diet with cellulase during these times can help mitigate the reduced digestibility associated with low-quality forage. This study highlights the dynamic adaptation of the rumen microbiota to seasonal variations in forage quality and emphasizes the potential benefits of cellulase supplementation in supporting rumen function and improving animal performance under varying environmental conditions.
Authors
- Meiyue He
- Xiaojuan Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9938-6553)
- Jieyan Zhou
- Hairen Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1100-8353)
- Fujiang Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5368-7147)
- Penghui Guo
- Zhaoxia Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3150-8950)
- Yuwen Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5204-8848)
- Zhen Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5509-0264)
- Liyuan Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4335-0356)
- Pei Guo
Institutions
- Ministry of Agriculture (EE)
- Lanzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Microbiology
- Published
- 2025-03-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-03799-7
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.71
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration