Sex-induced alterations in rumen microbial communities and metabolite profiles: implications for lamb body weight
This study shows that sex-induced alterations in rumen microbial communities and metabolite profiles, adapting to the growth and development of lambs. The findings may help develop targeted strategies to optimize sheep rumen microbiota and improve productivity.
Authors
- Shengguo Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7243-9563)
- Haoyun Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6261-0512)
- Jinshun Zhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7190-2798)
- Haobin Jia
- Xiaojun Zhong
- Pan Yue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6294-0654)
- Haibo Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2853-187X)
- Junhong Huo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9471-9416)
Institutions
- Tianjin Agricultural University (CN)
- Gansu Agricultural University (CN)
- Gansu Provincial Hospital (CN)
- Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Microbiology
- Published
- 2025-05-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-04049-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.90
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences