Shifts in bacterial communities in the rumen, vagina, and uterus of beef heifers receiving different levels of concentrate.
J Anim Sci
; 100(12)2022 Dec 01.
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According to the United Nations, worldwide beef production must increase by 120% by 2050 to feed an additional 2.3-billion people. With a growing population and a reduction in available resources, the overall efficiency of beef production needs to advance to meet the increasing demand. Cowcalf operations serve as the foundation of the beef industry and supply all calves for beef production; however, poor reproductive performance limits the productivity in this system. Hence, management strategies to promote reproductive success are warranted for optimal reproductive and overall efficiency in cowcalf operations. Bacterial communities in the reproductive system of cattle have been shown to contribute to fertility and can be affected by several factors such as dietary changes. The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the impact of different diets on the reproductive bacterial communities. Overall, it was concluded that the reproductive tract can shift the abundance of bacteria due to changes in the diet, and more research is needed to better understand the impact of these changes and their consequences to beef production systems.
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Animals
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J Anim Sci
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2022
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Estados Unidos
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Estados Unidos