Rumen Fermentation, Digestive Enzyme Activity, and Bacteria Composition between Pre-Weaning and Post-Weaning Dairy Calves

To better understand the transition of rumen function during the weaning period in dairy calves, sixteen Holstein dairy calves were selected and divided into two groups: pre-weaning (age = 56 ± 7 day, <i>n</i> = 8) and post-weaning (age = 80 ± 6 day, <i>n</i> = 8). The rumen...

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Main Authors: Yangyi Hao, Chunyan Guo, Yue Gong, Xiaoge Sun, Wei Wang, Yajing Wang, Hongjian Yang, Zhijun Cao, Shengli Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2527