Differences in the gut microbiomes of dogs and wolves: roles of antibiotics and starch

Differences in the gut microbiomes of dogs and wolves: roles of antibiotics and starch

Abstract Background Dogs are domesticated wolves. Change of living environment, such as diet and veterinary care may affect the gut bacterial flora of dogs. The aim of this study was to assess the gut bacterial diversity and function in dogs compared with captive wolves. We surveyed the gut bacteria...

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Main Authors: Yuting Liu, Bo Liu, Chengwu Liu, Yumiao Hu, Chang Liu, Xiaoping Li, Xibao Li, Xiaoshuang Zhang, David M. Irwin, Zhiqiang Wu, Zeliang Chen, Qi Jin, Shuyi Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Dog
Wolf
Gut bacteria
Antibiotic
Public health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02815-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02815-y

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