Evaluation of esophageal tubing and buccal swabbing versus rumen cannula to characterize ruminal microbiota in cows fed contrasting diets

Abstract Rumen microorganisms are primarily essential for feed decomposition and nutrition of the host animal, playing a key role in the health and well-being of cattle as well as the efficiency of milk or meat production. However, they also generate pollutant emissions such as methane. Analysing th...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Lysiane Dunière, Philippe Ruiz, Frédérique Chaucheyras-Durand, Mathieu Silberberg, Anne Boudon, Pierre Nozière, Evelyne Forano
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-10-01
Subjects:	Rumen microbiota Sampling methods Cannula Esophageal tubing Buccal swabs High-starch diet
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-18063-1