Quast assembly statistics and Probiotic genes the genome of <i>Megasphaera elsdenii</i> CH4

<i>Megasphaera elsdenii</i>Animals that are fed grain, benefit greatly from the organism's ability to convert lactic acid into volatile fatty acids, particularly butyrate, valerate, isobutyrate and propionate, which are important sources of energy for animals. This a commensal bacterium and a promising probiotic candidate that is frequently given as a supplement directly to ruminant animals. The objective of this work was to generate a high-quality draft genome assembly of <i>M. elsdenii</i> which will contribute to enhancing animal feed supplementation, by improving our understanding of its interactions with the host.