The gut microbiome and its potential role in the development and function of newborn calf gastrointestinal tract

A diverse microbial population colonizes the sterile mammalian gastrointestinal tract during and after the birth. There is increasing evidence that this complex microbiome plays a crucial role in the development of the mucosal immune system and influences newborn health. Microbial colonization is a...

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Main Authors: Nilusha eMalmuthuge, Philip John Griebel, Le Luo Guan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fvets.2015.00036/full