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2 articles for “Rumen protozoa”
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Morphological Identification of Rumen Protozoal Population in Domestic Ruminants of Chennai
Abstract: Rumen is a complex ecosystem where feed consumed by ruminants is digested by the help of symbiotic microbes (bacteria, protozoa, and fungi) and the interaction between the host and ruminal microorganisms are diverse. This provides an advantage in the ability of ruminant digestion. End products of rumen fermentation are volatile fatty acids and the microbial biomass. The distribution of rumen microbes, their numbers, type, vary in the ruminants and is …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Microbial Competition in the Rumen: Insights into Fermentation Kinetics, Host Health, and Environmental Sustainability
Abstract: Microbial competition within the rumen is a crucial determinant of fermentation efficiency, nutrient utilization, and overall host health in ruminant animals. The complex microbial community in the rumen comprises bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and archaea, all of which interact in intricate and often competitive ways to degrade feed and produce essential metabolites. This competition significantly influences fermentation kinetics, determining the rate and efficiency of carbohydrate, protein, and fat breakdown. Such microbial …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 27–42 Read article